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!

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!

We love October. Not just because we get to over-decorate our houses and buy way too much candy without judgment, but also because here in the U.S. we promote #National RetirementSecurityMonth. It is a time to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. So join the hashtag, grab your favorite pumpkin spice drink and settle in for some retirement savings updates:

• 6 facts you need to know about inequality with Boston College’s Geoffrey Sanzenbacher

• Frrreshhh State Auto IRA metrics

• A closer look at … California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and New York State

• Things we never thought we would see, but possibly the best practice in this space

• Hot Sauce, Cool Stuff: Must knows

• Pix of the week – Willow playing a vital role in nurturing productivity and creativity. Who is Willow, you may ask?