As nature gears up for its final spectacle before winter in the Northern Hemisphere, we've got some exciting news. Grab your blanket, a steaming cup of cocoa, and get ready to dive into the world of retirement security matters this October.

• Retirement Savings Report Card: When “C” Isn't Cool

• State Auto IRA Metrics - September Data Update

• Key updates from Vermont

• Hot Sauce, Cool Stuff: this week's must reads

• Pix of the week

We’re a fan of good news around here. We love celebrating! But when Mercer gives the US retirement savings system a “C” on the global scale we have to admit we feel a bit meh.

It’s one thing to be beaten by the Netherlands and Australia. Things start to hurt a bit when you’re beaten out of the top 20 by Canada … and even Kazakhstan.

So, what have the Kazakhs and the Canucks got right that we don’t? Let’s take a closer look.

Are you in a heat dome? We are! It’s time for a break. Find yourself a comfortable spot in front of a fan or the AC, or that special spot in the office that’s always cold, and join us as we dive into the latest in retirement security.

• Three things you can do now to make 2024 *awesome*

• Frrreshhh state metrics

• Updates from California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Oregon and Maine

• No fries with that please - Best Practices to reduce angst

• Hot Sauce! and some cooool stuff for the dog days of August 🐕

• … PIX of the Week!