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 Retirees Stay In their Plan Post-Employment
The latest research from Vanguard underscores the significance in applying decumulation strategies to 401(k) plans
Conservative Nonprofit Sues Biden Administration Over ESG Rule
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the DOL’s final rule on impact investing
Tuberville Reestablishes Push for Crypto in 401(k)s
The bill would bar EBSA and the DOL from investigating employers and investment firms using brokerage windows to invest in crypto
WTW Becomes the Latest to Join the U.S. PEP Market
The company joins a roster of other firms who have introduced PEPs since the SECURE Act in 2019
Financial Advisors Are Changing How They’re Investing in Retirement
A 2023 outlook report by Ernst & Young lists how financial advisors can help their investor clients navigate the uncertain market
Democrats Push for ESG in Retirement Plans with New Bill
A new bill would give plan fiduciaries the freedom of considering ESG factors in workplace 401(k) plans
HSA Bank Grows Employee Wellness Offerings
The HSA administrator is expanding its employee benefits offering to include services outside of financial wellness
Fintech Company Arnie Aims to Promote the Modern 401(k)
Arnie looks to encourage flexibility and customization with their 401(k) portfolios
Higher Default Savings Rates Lead to More Retirement Contributions
Recent findings by industry leaders David Blanchett, Michael Finke, and Zhikun Liu explore the relationship between default savings rates and investment decisions
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Are Financially Unstable: Edward Jones
While almost all Americans believe financial wellness to be important, 43% said they feel financially unstable