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?

This week we talk with our friend Geoffrey Sanzenbacher about his new book, The Six Facts that Matter: Understanding Inequality in the United States. Geoff (Dr. Geoff, to you!) is an econ professor and Research Fellow at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. In addition to working with students, Geoff researches the role of cognitive decline in late-life finances, the retirement savings decision, and the transition from defined benefit to defined contribution pensions.