David Teykaerts, Executive Director of CalSavers, sat down with us to share what’s happening in the country’s largest Auto IRA program. We talked program growth, lessons from employer engagement, how CalSavers positions itself in California, and what’s top of mind in 2025. The big takeaway: implementation matters, and scale brings both opportunity and responsibility.

As September wraps up, take a moment to recharge! Grab a drink and dive into insights on stronger teams driving retirement success, fresh state metrics, updates from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, and Maryland, and the link between financial experience and competence. Don’t miss Hot Sauce, cool finds, and Pix of the Week as we go west. Let’s go!