With Thanksgiving around the corner, grab a cocoa and join us by the (imaginary) cabin fire for a quick dose of smart fun. We’ve got Michael Kreps on 2025’s Quiet Retirement Revolution, a State Auto IRA check-in, news highlights, insights from the road, a few spicy takes, and—naturally—our Pix of the Week.

Spring has arrived, bringing warmer days, fresh blooms, and a sense of renewal. It’s the season of flowers, Easter eggs, spring cleaning, and new beginnings—and a great time to dive into the latest in retirement savings innovation. This week, Mark Iwry takes a future-focused look at SECURE 2.0, we share fresh numbers from the states, key updates from Maine, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico, Hot Sauce and cool finds, and Pix of the Week. Let’s get started!