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.
Sen. Cassidy Seeks Retirement Benefits for Gig Workers in Latest Whitepaper
The whitepaper follows a request for feedback Sen. Cassidy issued in June 2024 on legal and regulatory hurdles impacting independent contractors
Americans Report Higher Retirement Confidence, Yet Social Security Concerns Linger
Respondents to EBRI's latest Retirement Confidence Survey are more assured in their savings, yet continue to voice worries over Social Security insolvency
Americans Face Additional $100k Cost to Offset Social Security Insolvency
A 17% cut in benefits could translate to $4,039 per year, finds PensionBee
Human Interest Debuts PartnerConnect
The new platform allows advisors to view and manage clients on one platform, among other features
T. Rowe Price Launches In-Plan Emergency Accounts
The in-plan emergency savings solution joins several rainy day planning features offered by T. Rowe Price
Paul Atkins Sworn in as SEC Chair
Atkins' new position as SEC chair is said to ease regulation on digital assets
Despite Concerns, Participants Seek Lifetime Income Options
This is especially true for participants with less than $200,000 in investable assets, finds Allianz Life
Participants Establish Need for Personalized Target-Date Solutions
A study shows that a small percentage of participants are investing in different target years, highlighting a possible opening for personalized target-date solutions
Mercer Introduces Account Bridge with Pontera
The program allows advisors to manage clients’ held-away investment accounts without added fees
Candidly, Fiducius Partner to Offer Student Debt Repayment Benefits
Candidly will add its student loan refinancing marketplace to the Fiducius platform