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.

Happy November! With rain falling here and snow beginning to blanket the higher elevations, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a warm drink and dive into some fresh insights and inspiring updates. This week, we’re exploring developments in Delaware, the latest state Auto IRA metrics from September, key updates from Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, and Nevada, and a roundup of must-reads in Hot Sauce, Cool Stuff. Plus, don’t miss our Pix of the Week to wrap it all up. Let’s get started!