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.
Public Sector Employees Worried Over Retirement Readiness
Eighty-one percent of public service respondents to a MissionSquare study are concerned they may outlive their savings
Modern Wealth Buys $1.4B Petso Financial
Petso Financial's 10-person team will move to Modern Wealth as part of the acquisition
OneDigital Launches Streamlined Benefits Programming
OneDigital aims to offer a total rewards strategy for employers
Alera Group Announces Retirement Plan Services Expansions
The firm recently acquired two MA-based groups and announced a new hire to its California team
Corporate Roundup: Transamerica Expands $2B Retirement Program, CFP Board Welcomes Directors
The latest news from Transamerica, CFP Board, T. Rowe Price, and more
The Top Facts Highlighting Women’s Retirement in 2024
A new Transamerica study spotlights the leading 24 statistics regarding women's retirement outlooks
Higher Ed Employees Report ‘Significant’ Debt Constraint
Over 70% say debt has prevented them from focusing on other financial priorities, according to TIAA
Growing Number of Workers Report Rising Financial Confidence in 2024
Workers however continue to feel the effects of financial stress, finds Charles Schwab report
Plan Sponsors Show Rising Interest for Consultancy Services
A growing number of plan sponsors are also using 3(38) investment managers, finds Morgan Stanley
Bankrate Partners with SmallBusinessLoans on SMB Financing
SmallBusinessLoans connects SMBs to fintechs, banks, and financial institutions who may provide short-term financing