Washington has new state-run auto-IRA program, for employers without a 401(k)

The Washington Saves program, which will take effect in 2027, was signed into law late last week, and will require certain employers that do not offer a retirement plan to enroll employees into the state-run auto-IRA program.

By Alan Goforth | April 03, 2024 at 10:40 AM

Washington has become the latest state to enact a state-run auto-IRA program. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the legislation known as Washington Saves into law late last week.

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