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A state-sponsored retirement savings program that automatically enrolls employees into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) when their employer does not offer a workplace retirement plan. Several states have implemented these programs to increase retirement savings rates. Employees can typically opt out if they prefer not to participate.

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