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!

We love summer! As the days grow more casual, we hope you're finding time to soak up the sun (or avoid it, if you’re in a heat dome) and enjoy this vibrant season. So, grab a lemonade or your iced coffee, sit back, and let us catch you up on the latest financially resilient retirement security news.

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!