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.
Institutional Investors, Asset Managers, Shift to Net-Zero Targets
Twenty-five percent of asset owners say they're planning to create a formal net-zero commitment within the next 12 months, finds Cerulli
Participants are Failing at Retirement Literacy
Most Americans scored a 31% on their retirement literacy in a recent study by The American College of Financial Services
NAGDCA Highlights Public Sector DC Plans in Latest Retirement Research
The report was created to address a “significant lack of attention” and understanding of public sector DC plans and to help public sector employees adequately save for retirement
Advisors and Participants Don’t Agree on Retirement Readiness
A study by Allspring Global Investments reports that participants and advisors are disconnected when it comes to retirement readiness, Social Security, and Medicare
OregonSaves Secures $5M for Childcare Workers Retirement
The money from the American Rescue Plan Act will be disbursed to over 900 childcare workers in the beaver state
Employees See 401(k) Plans as Prerequisite Instead of Perk
A study released today by Vestwell finds that 89% of participants would be more likely to continue working for an employer who offers a retirement benefit
Climate-Friendly Initiative Aims to Retire Big Oil in 401(k)s
A virtual protest by the Crane Institute of Sustainability wants to dismantle the fossil fuel industry from 401(k) accounts and instead help financial institutions offer ESG-backed funds
Corporate Roundup: T. Rowe Price Appoints Company Veterans, Voya Launches QDIA
T. Rowe Price named several team members to its U.S. intermediary and retirement services channels, Voya released a new QDIA available across its managed account programs, and more
Despite Financial Optimism, Black Americans Report Retirement Fears
LIMRA’s report lists ways financial advisors can help Black Americans reach their retirement goals
As Women’s Earnings Rise, So Do Their Financial Responsibilities
An Allianz Life report finds that more women are taking on financial responsibilities as they become breadwinners of their households