Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with nearly a decade of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado.
Nurses Fall Behind on Retirement Goals
Fifty-six percent of this group are on track to meet their retirement goals, even as their average income replacement ratio is at 89%
Social Security Plays Bigger Role for Lower-Income Households
Over half of those with a household income of less than $50k say Social Security will be their primary source of income in retirement
Employers Misaligned on Benefit Strategies
Employees categorize retirement and wealth planning as a top benefit, yet not all plan sponsors offer the strategy
Investors Wary of Managing Market Risk
Research from Jackson and the CRR at Boston College analyzes market behaviors of high and low-index investors
Voya Widens Access to Retirement Income Solutions
The BlackRock LifePath Paycheck solution allows participants to convert retirement savings into lifetime income streams
Social Security COLA Forecast Boosts Slightly to 2.7%
The latest adjustment figure prediction comes as regulatory and legislative changes could impact benefits for retirees and seniors
DOL Eliminates Annuity Safe Harbor Final Rule
The Labor Department removed the final rule after organizations called for its elimination, noting that it would deter employers from offering annuities in retirement plans
Advisors Increasingly Support Private Market Funds in 401(k) Plans
Forty-three percent of advisors overall would recommend private market funds in retirement plans, according to Empower
Manulife John Hancock Investments Launches Active ETF
The fund will be managed by veteran portfolio managers David Cohen and Joshua White
SS&C Technologies Launches Wealth Solutions Platform
Firm’s solutions will come together under the SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions brand