Bernice Napach

Bernice Napach

Bernice Napach is a senior writer at ThinkAdvisor covering financial markets and asset managers, robo-advisors, college planning and retirement issues. She has worked at Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg TV, CNBC, Reuters, Investor's Business Daily and The Bond Buyer and has written articles for The New York Times, TheStreet.com, The Star-Ledger, The Record, Variety and Worth magazine. Bernice has a Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare from SUNY at Stony Brook.

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March 06, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor

Women and Money: What Advisors Need to Understand

A U.S. Bank survey of female and male clients reveals differences advisors should know.

By Bernice Napach

4 minute read

December 27, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Gary Shilling: 4 Shocks That Could Upend the Market Expansion

Shilling is is no longer saying the U.S. economy is in a recession, but he still has concerns.

By Bernice Napach

4 minute read

June 11, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Crypto Exchanges Are Facing Biggest Regulatory Hurdle Yet

The multi-government Financial Action Task Force is preparing to release guidance that clarifies how participating nations should oversee digital assets.

By Olga Kharif

5 minute read

June 11, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

Schwab asked 401(k) plan participants this question — and showed how most are not on track to achieve that goal.

By Bernice Napach

4 minute read

May 17, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

The Financial State of Americans: 2019 vs. 2009

Americans feel more financially secure but more risk averse today than 10 years ago, according to Northwestern Mutual.

By Bernice Napach

3 minute read

May 06, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Opportunity Zone Funds: It's Complicated

New proposed rules from the IRS clarify many questions investors had, but other questions remain.

By Bernice Napach

6 minute read

April 18, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Parental Support Past Age 25 Is the New Normal: Study

A Merrill/Age Wave study found that young adults struggle more than previous generations did to become financially independent.

By Bernice Napach

4 minute read

April 04, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Trump Said to Choose Herman Cain for Federal Reserve Board

Cain, a former pizza company executive, would join Stephen Moore, a conservative economist, as Trump's second pick to serve on the Fed Board.

By Jennifer Jacobs

3 minute read

April 02, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

New Jersey Creates Auto-IRA Program

The proliferation of state plans illustrates the need for a national plan, according to retirement lobbyist Brian Graff.

By Bernice Napach

4 minute read

March 14, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

How to Reduce Student Debt and Increase College Affordability

There is no shortage of recommendations, according to a hearing at the House Committee on Education and Labor.

By Bernice Napach

5 minute read