February delivers fresh retirement insights—from Danielle Gladstone on participant engagement to Auto IRA updates and new innovation across the landscape. Plus, a few unexpected Hot Sauce picks.

We’re launching the RSM Ocean Series, exploring new possibilities in retirement security. This issue features AARP’s David John on Auto IRA Plus, a snapshot of State Auto IRAs, two proposals side by side, and Pics of the Week.

Happy Holidays! As 2026 approaches, let’s pause before hitting fast-forward. We’ve rounded up a great mix for you today—three juicy deep dives, a handful of quick reads, and some fun photos to close it out.