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.
TIAA Presents ‘Bill of Rights’ Aimed at Retirement Security
The initiative shares the responsibility between participants, employers, retirement plan advisors, and policymakers in creating a secure retirement
Extreme Weather May Dampen Retirement, Say Americans
Respondents to an Allianz Life report say they're increasingly worried over the impacts natural disasters could have on retirement savings
Consumers Demand Changes in Social Security
Sixty-nine percent of respondents to a new Nationwide survey say their vote in November will depend on a candidate's stance on Social Security
ARS Names CEO
New CEO Dave Paulsen will drive growth in the firm's Lifetime Income Builder series
Retirement Planning and Personal Finance Still Top Stressors for Americans
Nearly half of workers are particularly stressed about not having enough income in retirement, reports Guardian
Gen Z Leans on AI for Personal Finance
While Gen Z credits the technology for its help towards personal finances, many still note a disconnect in emotional support when planning finances
NAGDCA Reveals Winners of 2024 Leadership Awards
The NAGDCA Leadership Awards was created to recognize the brightest ideas and innovative solutions among plan administrators
Waverly Acquires RIA River Capital
The acquisition brings Waverly’s AUM up to $12.5 billion
Corporate Roundup: Paychex Exceeds 120,000 Clients, Mutual of America Names CEO
The latest news from the 401(k) industry, including Paychex, Mutual of America, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Savvy Advisors, and more
Healthcare Costs in Retirement: What to Expect
The average 65-year-old couple could expect to pay up to $600,000 in healthcare savings over their retirement, finds Milliman