What’s one year old and has 40,000 new savers? You guessed it – it’s Colorado’s Secure Choice retirement savings program. We caught up with Treasurer Dave Young and Executive Director Hunter Railey to get the latest news from the Rocky Mountain State. Keen observations, innovation, and some sage advice ahead. Read on!

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!

In this edition, we dive into the latest innovations in retirement savings, including state retirement plan mandates and how they complement the private sector. Grab something cold and join us as we wrap up the spring conference season, celebrate OregonSaves crossing the $200 million milestone 🥂, share updates from key states, and explore how firms respond to state mandates with insights from new research. Plus, don’t miss Hot Sauce, cool finds, and Pix of the Week!