This week, we are delighted to have conversations with Colleen Davis, the State Treasurer of Delaware, and Ted Griffith, the Program Director of Delaware EARNS. This dynamic duo are bringing to life the nation’s next Auto IRA program and the first such retirement security opportunity for the great state of Delaware. We can’t wait to see the unique thinking they bring to the space. Cool news ahead.

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!

We’re a fan of good news around here. We love celebrating! But when Mercer gives the US retirement savings system a “C” on the global scale we have to admit we feel a bit meh.

It’s one thing to be beaten by the Netherlands and Australia. Things start to hurt a bit when you’re beaten out of the top 20 by Canada … and even Kazakhstan.

So, what have the Kazakhs and the Canucks got right that we don’t? Let’s take a closer look.