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.
401(k) Trading Sees Modest Uptick in April
Trading in retirement accounts saw a slight increase after achieving additional "above normal" days in April
Americans Anticipate Transitioning Into a Slow Retirement
New research from Allianz Life reports more Americans are looking forward to a gradual retirement
These are the Countries with the Earliest and Latest Retirement Ages
In some countries, select workers can retire at age 50
Ubiquity Retirement + Savings Reveals Brand Redesign
Along with redesigning the logo, Ubiquity is also upgrading key retirement resources
DOL Fiduciary Rule Hit with First Lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the FACC says the DOL violated the Fifth Circuit's previous 2018 verdict that had vacated the 2016 fiduciary rule
Empower Reports Record First Quarter Earnings
The news comes as Empower also announced its completion of integrating Prudential's retirement business side
TIAA, Nuveen Hit $35B with Lifetime Income Solutions
TIAA and Nuveen announced they have reached $35 billion in AUM through their suite of lifetime income options
Participants, Plan Sponsors Hesitate on Alternative Investments
The latest brief by Cerulli shows that employers are slow to embrace alternative investments in their retirement plans
Nationwide Launches Default Guaranteed Income Solution
The new feature from Nationwide will automatically default participants into an in-plan guaranteed income solution once they near retirement
As You Sow Calls Out Big Tech for $5 Billion Loss in 401(k) Returns
A report by the corporate social responsibility non-profit analyzed 401(k) plans of 12 tech sector companies