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.
Americans Are Increasingly Directing Attention to Retirement Plans
Voya research finds plan sponsors are likelier to retain employees if they offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan
FTX Fall Reignites Concerns About Crypto in 401(k)s
Dramatic collapse of the second-biggest crypto exchange has heightened concerns as two platforms have recently made crypto-in-401k investing available
More College Students Heading Back Home, Putting Retirement at Risk
Findings from Corebridge Financial and EVERFI show college students are relying on their families as they graduate and move into the workforce
Student Loan Relief in Limbo After Judge Vacates Biden’s Program
Decision from U.S. District Judge deals blow to the Biden Administration and tens of millions of borrowers
This Central America Country Reigns #1 Again as Best Place to Retire
The Live and Invest Overseas list featured a diverse set of countries from different regions for Americans to retire comfortably and affordably
DCIIA Adds 3 New Advisory Councils
The new groups will join the existing Academic Advisory Council
Veteran Advisor Lists Top Solutions to Fight Inflation
Inflation worries have dominated the thoughts of near-retirees and retirees, but with the right preparation and offerings, Equitable Advisors’ Jody D’Agostini shows how they can weather the storm
Voya Includes Private Equity Investment Option in NQDC Offering
The Pomona Investment Fund has been added to Voya’s product line and will be managed by Pomona Capital
TSP Millionaire Ranks Fall Off for Third Straight Time in 2022
Despite a recent strong stock performance, the Thrift Savings Plan saw its lowest number of millionaires in 2022 at 65,494
Employers Count on Financial Wellness Programs for Retention and Satisfaction
More employers determining the value of their financial wellbeing benefits by gauging worker satisfaction and retention, EBRI study finds