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.
Three-Quarters of Americans Favor State-Run Retirement Plans
Most working Americans say they would participate in a state-facilitated retirement program if offered, NIRS' latest brief finds
2025 Social Security COLA Forecast Ticks Up
Retired policy analyst Mary Johnson forecasts a 2025 Social Security update of 3.2%, while The Senior Citizens League estimates 2.66%
Investors Report Concerns Over Hitting ‘Magic Number’ for Retirement
Almost half of respondents say they will need between $1 to $2 million to retire
Securing Medicare’s Financial Future
The program, initially made to offer coverage for seniors, risks insolvency in 2036 and multiple benefits cuts. But lawmakers and organizations believe there are paths to save the program
Edelman Financial Engines Buys $453M Soundmark
The acquisition is expected to expand EFE’s capacity to service clients in the Pacific Northwest
Retirees Report ‘Living a Nightmare’
The latest data from Schroders’ Retirement study finds that inflation and day-to-day costs are severely impacting retirement preparedness
PBGC Names Ann Orr as Acting Director
Orr was previously chief of staff and chief policy officer with the PBGC
Small Businesses Report High Economic Optimism
Small 401(k) organizations are reporting stronger levels of growth, but their workers don't exactly feel the same, finds Principal
NIRS Urges Pension Coverage for Private Sector to Senate HELP Committee
A NIRS brief provides six recommendations for Congress to consider in broadening pension coverage for private-sector workers
401(k) Account Balances See Marginal Increase in Q1
The increase in balances is linked to a slight uptick in 401(k) participant contributions, says BoFA