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.
BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard Face ESG Lawsuit by 11 States
The suit claims that the asset managers limited competition by taking “substantial” stockholdings in U.S. coal producers
December 2, 2024
Americans Likelier to Discuss Finances with Family in 2024
Four-out-of-five respondents in a Fidelity study believe it’s important to speak with the young people in their lives about finances
November 27, 2024
SEC Collects $8.2B in Financial Remedies for FY 2024
Still, enforcement activity has decreased compared to fiscal year 2023, the SEC reports
November 26, 2024
Retirees Question the Future of Social Security
The latest TCRS study finds that 42% of respondents believe Social Security will be the reduced or eliminated
November 26, 2024
Rhode Island, Connecticut Partner on Auto IRAs
The RISavers Program will partner with an existing program in Connecticut to offer retirement benefits for uncovered private sector workers
November 25, 2024
Trump Taps Pro-Union Republican for DOL Secretary Nomination
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans who have adopted a pro-union stance
November 25, 2024
Corebridge Updates Retirement-Centered Digital Portals
The changes involve the firm’s FutureFit Wellness Center and its SponsorFIT portal
November 23, 2024
Annuity Benefit Payments Reach $104B in 2023
This is a 9% increase compared to 2022, finds the ACLI
November 22, 2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Step Down in 2025
Gensler announced Thursday he would step down from his role on January 20, 2025
November 21, 2024