We’ve turned 250! Don’t we look great for our age? The anniversary got us thinking about retirement through the years. We know the pilgrims didn’t have pensions … right. But we do, and we need them.

Jack VanDerhei of Morningstar's Center for Retirement and Policy Studies on the Saver's Match, federal auto-enrollment, and the design choices that could make — or break — a federal retirement savings program.

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!