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.
Americans Look to Settle Debt to Make Room for Retirement Savings
However, close to half say non-housing debt are keeping them from saving more for retirement
BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard Face ESG Lawsuit by 11 States
The suit claims that the asset managers limited competition by taking “substantial” stockholdings in U.S. coal producers
IRALOGIX Names COO
Tom Albergo will assume his new position on December 2
Americans Likelier to Discuss Finances with Family in 2024
Four-out-of-five respondents in a Fidelity study believe it’s important to speak with the young people in their lives about finances
SEC Collects $8.2B in Financial Remedies for FY 2024
Still, enforcement activity has decreased compared to fiscal year 2023, the SEC reports
Retirees Question the Future of Social Security
The latest TCRS study finds that 42% of respondents believe Social Security will be the reduced or eliminated
Rhode Island, Connecticut Partner on Auto IRAs
The RISavers Program will partner with an existing program in Connecticut to offer retirement benefits for uncovered private sector workers
Trump Taps Pro-Union Republican for DOL Secretary Nomination
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans who have adopted a pro-union stance
Corebridge Updates Retirement-Centered Digital Portals
The changes involve the firm’s FutureFit Wellness Center and its SponsorFIT portal
Annuity Benefit Payments Reach $104B in 2023
This is a 9% increase compared to 2022, finds the ACLI