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.
As High Inflation Enters Third Year, Americans Rethink Retirement
A survey released today by MFS finds 60% of workers are reshaping their thinking around retirement
Crypto and Cybersecurity Among Top SEC Priorities for 2024
The SEC published its examination priorities for 2024 with an emphasis on cyber-resiliency, crypto assets, and emerging financial tech
‘GenNext’ Introduces New Approach to Financial and Retirement Savings
This cohort of 18-34-year-olds are highly mobile and do not anticipate the same financial or retirement stability as past generations, says Edward Jones
Women Investors Need Help with Retirement Ins and Outs
Just 52% know how to invest their savings to prepare for retirement, finds Fidelity
Senate Committee Approves Bill Expanding Retirement Plan Access to Cannabis Companies
The SAFER Banking Act would offer access to banking and financial services, including retirement plans, to the cannabis industry
Data Shows High Demand for Retirement Planning Services
Despite the fact that investors want retirement planning features, just two-thirds of advisors offer comprehensive services
Millennials Surpass Older Workers with Retirement Savings
New research from Vanguard finds Millennials are expected to replace nearly 60% of their pre-retirement income
Providing Financial Guidance During and After Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic and Latino communities face disproportionate impacts to their retirement and financial savings - here's how to help
Working Consumers Oblivious to HSA Benefits
Findings from Voya show that just 27% of adults know that HSAs can be used as investment vehicles
Older Workers Sense Impact of Student Loan Repayments
Growing number of workers ages 45 and up say the resurgence of student loan payments has negatively influenced their long-term financial planning