Amanda Umpierrez
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Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with over six years of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. Amanda received her degree in journalism and government and politics at St. John’s University. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado with her partner. In her free time, Amanda enjoys running, cooking, and watching the latest drama show.
‘Financial Grit’ Among Key Behaviors Overcoming Savings Vortex
The annual study by Goldman Sachs Asset Management identifies leading behaviors and benefits that can help workers achieve retirement success
September 26, 2024
New Coalition Promotes ESOP Adoption
Expanding ESOPs seeks to increase usage of partial ESOPs, where employees own a fraction of the company they work for
September 25, 2024
Credit Card Debt, Caregiving Among Key Financial Strains for Participants
Others surveyed by Edelman Financial Engines list inflation and market volatility as top financial worries
September 25, 2024
Past Market Volatility Drives Skepticism Among Investors
Respondents to an Allianz Life survey worry about future volatility, and are especially concerned about the general election's impact to the markets
September 24, 2024
Department of Labor Appeals Two Stays on Fiduciary Rule
The DOL is appealing two stays that sought to delay the implementation of its Retirement Security Rule
September 23, 2024
Americans Look to 2024 Election Amid Medicare Concerns
Almost half of respondents to a Nationwide survey named Medicare's stability as their top health care concern
September 23, 2024
Envestnet Introduces New Technology for RIAs
Among the new launches include features in Envestnet's Retirement Marketplace, Trading and Reporting, and Client Portal systems
September 22, 2024
Lincoln Financial Launches Parental Leave Benefit
The service educates employees on leave benefits and allows workers to map out their own leave plan, among other features
September 21, 2024
Corporate Roundup: Pontera, 401GO Partnership, Vestwell and Commonwealth Expand Collaboration
The latest news from Pontera, 401GO, Vestwell, Commonwealth, and more
September 20, 2024
U.S. Retirement Assets Hit $40T
DC plan assets increased 1.9% from March, finds the Investment Company Institute
September 19, 2024