As the Northern Hemisphere prepares for winter’s arrival, we’re bringing you exciting updates to dive into this October. Cozy up with a blanket and a warm cup of cocoa as we explore the latest in retirement security, including a closer look at the Retirement Savings Report Card, fresh September data on State Auto IRA metrics, key updates from Vermont, and a roundup of this week’s must-reads in Hot Sauce, Cool Stuff. Don’t miss our Pix of the Week to top it all off!

Spring has arrived, bringing warmer days, fresh blooms, and a sense of renewal. It’s the season of flowers, Easter eggs, spring cleaning, and new beginnings—and a great time to dive into the latest in retirement savings innovation. This week, Mark Iwry takes a future-focused look at SECURE 2.0, we share fresh numbers from the states, key updates from Maine, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico, Hot Sauce and cool finds, and Pix of the Week. Let’s get started!

Happy International Women’s Day to the incredible women advancing retirement security!

This week, we’re covering DCIIA’s spring events, fresh state numbers, updates from California, Delaware, Connecticut, Kansas, and Missouri, insights from David John on Universal Auto IRA impact, Hot Sauce, and Pix of the Week for Portland coffee lovers. Dive in!