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.
More Women Urge Congress to Raise Social Security Funding
Latest study by NIRS says women want Congress to increase funding for Social Security and they express strong support for pension plans
One-Third of Americans Have Zero Retirement Savings
A Schroders report says that workers, employers, and the government can work together to maximize retirement savings
Morningstar Explores the Rapid Expansion of Active ETFs
The latest report by Morningstar reviews how active ETFs have grown since the "ETF Rule" in 2019 and other factors
Betterment Acquires Goldman Sachs Digital Offerings
Goldman Sachs says the firm is transitioning away from its digital offerings as it moves to grow its Marcus Deposits platform
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson to Retire
Henderson will retire at the end of 2024
The Latest Changes Made to the DOL’s Final Fiduciary Rule
Among the revisions in the DOL final rule includes omitting one aspect of the three-part test
401GO Secures $12M in Series A Funding
The infusion will fund the company’s next stage of growth, 401GO says
Couples Align on Retirement Goals Yet Fall Short in Planning
While findings from Ameriprise Financial show that couples agree about their retirement goals, they tend to hold off talks on the matter
DOL to Issue Final Fiduciary Rule on Tuesday
The Department of Labor is expected to release the final version of its fiduciary rule at 5 p.m. ET on April 23
Biden Unveils Latest Student Loan Relief Plan
The president's newest student loan relief plan targets specific borrowers rather than a broader group