Happy International Women’s Day this week to all the extraordinary women who have dedicated their time to retirement security. You are kicking it! Take a moment to recognize someone near you this week.

• We’re at DCIIA’s spring event series – the Innovation Forum, Retirement Research Summit, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Awards. Special focus on the DEI Awards.

• Fresssh numbers from the states

• Key updates from California, Delaware, Connecticut, Kansas, and Missouri

• David John and one more nugget on Universal Auto IRA impact

• Hot Sauce and Cool Stuff

• … and Pix of the week! a great recc for those coffee lovers around Portland

Hurrah December ❄️. We’re energized by the holiday season with its brightest lights, lush decorations and good food and company. In the spirit of savoring the season and enjoying the moment, grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a great read:

• Sid Pailla – Double-clicking on Emergency Savings – what we’re learning

• Fresssh! State Auto IRA metrics

• Key updates from California, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, and New Mexico

• *Announcement* and Introductions – to DCIIA

• The latest and best news you need: Hot Sauce and Cool Stuff

• Pix of the week – Goodies for our super-scrollers!

• A commercial moment – what! Yes.

• Five things we just heard in rooms we were in last week

• Frrresshhhh state metrics

• Updates from Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Hawaii

• Scott Morrison on Wide Open Futures