Grab an iced coffee and settle in. This week, we’re featuring Teresa Ghilarducci, updates from the states, insights from the Aspen Leadership Forum on Retirement Savings, and, of course, a fresh serving of Hot Sauce! and Pix of the Week.

Taxes first—filed or still looming? Either way, we’ve got you. As a palate cleanser, here’s some spring optimism: fresh ideas, smart policy, and innovation in bloom. So, whether you tackled your return or dodged it, grab a beer and dive in—this week’s edition is worth it.

A Conversation with Amy Chou of Addition Wealth on AI-Powered Financial Guidance, the Human-Technology Hybrid, and Why Auto IRA Participants May Need These Tools Most