Anyone else experiencing a “psychological spring” to go along with the equinoxal one? We are – as we watch everyone around us start getting vaccinated! And we’re seeing it out in the retirement space too. Here’s a great update on the freshest news:

• John Scott from Pew – what's working - we want to know

• The latest state metrics – setting some new records

• Nine states in action: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri and Virginia

• Grant’s Go To’s: Let’s Talk Automatic Enrollment

• New thought leadership from Aspen and research from Boston College … and a few Easter eggs you’re going to want to crack open immediately

• And, you got it, Pix of the Week!

You, my friend, are making it through the wintry month of February. #Welldone! We have some distractions for you today. Enjoy away!

• What’s on deck today? We think you’ll like these:

• Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks Illinois Secure Choice

• State programs serve more than 275,000 savers

• Fresh news from Oregon, Colorado, Vermont, Connecticut, Illinois, Virginia and Idaho

• Grant Sez: Let’s consider the Employer Mandate

• Super Hot Sauce … new research from NBER and NIRS

• And, you got it, Pix of the Week!

This week, we think you know who our Valentine is. It’s ❤ You ❤. Leaning forward, we hope you have a lovely, fun-filled weekend. Spread some joy around.

What’s on deck today? We think you’ll like these:

• The First 15 Years - David John on Auto IRAs

• New! state Auto IRA metrics

• Updates from Wisconsin, Colorado, New Jersey, Arkansas, Iowa, and California

• Grant's Go-To's: big decisions - program model!

• Hot Sauce: Transamerica, Masterclass, and the National Portrait Gallery, and

• Whew! Pix of the Week