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.
Financial Advice Ticks Up as Investors Track Interest Rates, Upcoming Election
A Betterment report finds that more are pursuing financial guidance as they prepare for the year ahead
Employees Continue to Struggle With COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Almost half of respondents to the WTW survey say the plan to work past age 70, up from 30% prior to the pandemic
Investors Report Fewer Market Insecurities in 2024
A dwindling number of Americans report market fears or the potential of a 2024 recession, reports Allianz Life
Americans Want $1.2M to Retire Comfortably
Yet, the Schroders report finds that almost half of investors expect to have $500,000 in retirement savings
Millennials and Gen Z Prefer Alternative Investments to Build Wealth
The report by Bank of America finds that younger investors are likelier to allocate their funds to cryptocurrencies, private equity to grow wealth
Gen Xers Nearing Retirement Report Median Savings of $50k
The new report by Prudential underscores the lack of financial and retirement support Gen Xers experience
Employers Delay Retirement Due to Savings Fears
This concern is even more prominent for small business owners, 57% who say they have pushed back their retirement timelines
This European Country Has American Retirees Booking a One-Way Flight
Americans retirees are relocating all over the globe to enjoy their golden years, reports new findings from Global Citizens Solutions
Corporate Roundup: ERISA Turns 50, T. Rowe Price Launches Framework
In this week's corporate roundup, ERISA celebrates 50 years, while T. Rowe Price introduces latest framework in evaluating retirement income features, Ascensus names new RVP, and more
Generations to Experience Wealth Transfer Differently
Escalent's survey breaks down wealth transfer inheritors by generation and analyzes how each will discuss and use their future wealth