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.
State Auto-IRAs Reach $2 Billion in Assets
Over one million workers across 12 states have accumulated the total amount
Reintroduced Social Security Bill Would Increase Payroll Tax Limit
The Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act would change the COLA formula and mandate contributions from the wealthiest Americans
Blaze Credit Union Joins Osaic
The credit union’s retirement divison will receive support from Osaic
DOL Seeks Third Extension on Fiduciary Rule Action
The next deadline is scheduled for the end of October
Nationwide Financial, Lincoln Investment Announce New C-Suite Leaders
The latest news from Nationwide Financial, Lincoln Investment, SageView, Alto, AllianceBernstein, and more
Nurses Fall Behind on Retirement Goals
Fifty-six percent of this group are on track to meet their retirement goals, even as their average income replacement ratio is at 89%
Social Security Plays Bigger Role for Lower-Income Households
Over half of those with a household income of less than $50k say Social Security will be their primary source of income in retirement
Employers Misaligned on Benefit Strategies
Employees categorize retirement and wealth planning as a top benefit, yet not all plan sponsors offer the strategy
Investors Wary of Managing Market Risk
Research from Jackson and the CRR at Boston College analyzes market behaviors of high and low-index investors
Voya Widens Access to Retirement Income Solutions
The BlackRock LifePath Paycheck solution allows participants to convert retirement savings into lifetime income streams