October is here, bringing festive vibes and #NationalRetirementSecurityMonth—our favorite time to spotlight the importance of saving for retirement. Grab your pumpkin beer or latte and dive in as we explore RetirePath Virginia’s 4 E’s, fresh state metrics, updates from key states, a unique take on nesting shorebirds and retirement innovation, Maui-inspired wisdom, Hot Sauce, and Pix of the Week. Let’s go!

❤️ It’s the season of love, affection, and a little pampering! Celebrate with joy and let us help you catch up on the latest in retirement security. Grab some chocolates, get cozy, and dive in!

This edition features Mateo Galindo Lozano of CHCF on Planificación de Jubilación in community, key updates from Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oregon, a hot take on SECURE 2.0 employer incentives, Hot Sauce and cool finds, and Pix of the Week. Enjoy!

Just before the holidays (and SECURE 2.0) we had the pleasure of chatting with Asso Yankson, Senior Manager, Retirement Consulting at Ernst & Young LLP (EY). We love this conversation both for its insights, and for the way EY and Yankson have worked together to create a role that is both difference-making, and supportive of working parenting. Read on to see how this works.