We are making our way out of Hannukah, into those critical ten days before Christmas Eve, and blasting toward the New Year. If you’re working, you are probably working very hard and in need of a good break. Grab a cocoa-coffee and let’s catch up on the latest from the world of retirement security. We’re going to start with some innovation:

• Guideline’s Jeff Rosenberger and Jeremy Caballero: Starter K, plus a lot

• Fressssh! state metrics 🥁

• States in action: Delaware, Maine, and Virginia

• What’s 2024 got in store for us? Future-think with RSM.

• Hot Sauce - just a dash this week, and

• PIXXXXX!

With a civilian labor force of 4.5 million, Virginia leaders had a lot to think about when they realized a good chunk of those folks didn’t have workplace access to retirement savings. That’s all changing. We talk today with program director Peter Thompson about the present, the future, and what he’s seeing in this new space.

In this edition we’ll explore the latest developments in retirement savings innovations, including state retirement plan mandates. Discover how these programs complement, rather than compete with the private sector market. So, grab something cold and read on:

• Things heard in rooms - wrapping up the spring conference season

• State metrics - OregonSaves crosses $200 million asset milestone 🥂

• Updates from Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, and Virginia

• How do firms respond to state retirement plan mandates? Insights from new research

• Hot Sauce! Some Cool Stuff for you.

• And … PIX of the Week!