We were talking with Washington's Favorite Raccoon, Jimothy, the other day. He just started a brand new job—his third one this year! Jimothy was worried about what happens to his retirement savings when he changes employers. We told him not to sweat it. 🧵

Washington Saves is excited to join the Financial Empowerment Network (FEN) at their #BankOnWA Forum in Tacoma on Sept. 2-3 to work together to build bridges over barriers to #FinancialBelonging and #FinancialThriving! Learn more and sign up to attend at: bit.ly/BOWA2026

We are partnering with Washington Hospitality Association for a webinar on July 22 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on what employers need to know about Washington Saves. 🧵

Most people change employers several times over a career. When retirement savings follows the worker — not the job — it becomes easier to track, easier to manage, and less likely to be forgotten. Washington Saves was built with that in mind. #WashingtonSaves #Portability #RetirementSecurity

People rarely delay saving for retirement because they "don't care." They delay because life is busy. Automation does not remove choice. It removes friction. That's the idea behind Washington Saves. #WashingtonSaves #Retirement #BuildingWealth

Washington Saves exists because 1.2 million WA workers don't currently have access to a retirement plan at work. Access is the starting point. Choice remains yours. Automatic enrollment. Your IRA. Opt out anytime. Over the next year, we'll explain every piece of it. Save Today. Thrive Tomorrow.

Are you a business owner in the Wenatchee area? Washington Saves is partnering with Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, CAFE, Washington State Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance, and others to host a Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop in Wenatchee on June 24 @ 5:00pm!

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Washington Saves is here to help bring access for the 1.2 million Washington workers who currently cannot save for retirement through their workplace. If you have questions, please email us at info@wasaves.wa.gov This program is stronger when people understand it. More to come. #WashingtonSaves

Changing jobs often means losing track of retirement accounts. That’s not because people don’t care. It’s because managing multiple accounts is complicated. Washington Saves was designed to simplify that. One account. Any job. Less complicated. #RetirementMadeEasy #SetAndForget #WashingtonSaves

Building awareness takes time. Our focus is making sure people understand how Washington Saves works and what it means for them. Clear information helps people make better decisions #FinancialClarity #InformedDecisions #WashingtonSaves

Saving for the future rarely feels urgent. That’s why it often gets postponed. Washington Saves makes starting easier by changing the default, while preserving choice. Getting started matters more than starting perfectly. #StartToday #MoneyGoals #SmallStepsBigResults #WashingtonSaves

Retirement savings shouldn’t require: • Extensive research • Complex decisions • Perfect timing It should be accessible when you are ready. Washington Saves is about removing barriers so more people can get started.

Proud to partner with the Washington State Women's Commission and other state agencies on a digital workshop to support women small business owners during AANHPI Heritage Month 2026. Learn more at wswc.wa.gov/aanhpi-bus-w... #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AANHPIWomenInBusiness #WashingtonSaves

AANHPI Women Small Business Workshop

A living resource geared towards Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander women who want to start or grow their business.

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The goal of Washington Saves is simple: expand retirement access for 1.2 million workers who don’t have it today. We’re focused on access, clarity, and choice. Coming in 2027. #WashingtonSaves #RetirementAccess

Some people may have concerns about auto-enrollment. If this is you - let's set your mind at ease. You can opt out immediately and easily. Auto-enrollment sets a default. It doesn't remove choice. It gives you that boost to start saving now. Washington Saves is built so control stays with you.

Q&A: What do you actually control with Washington Saves? The short answer: everything that matters. You choose whether to participate. You choose how much to save. You choose your investment approach. Washington Saves exists to make access easier, not to take away control. #WashingtonSaves

Washington Saves is joining ORIA and the SBLT at the Spokane BizFair on May 7, 2026! Attend free educational workshops led by industry experts to learn about valuable resources for your small business. Details at www.bizfair.wa.gov. #BizFair #SpokaneSmallBusiness #WashingtonSaves #ItsGonnaBeMay

Fun fact: Most people have more streaming subscriptions than retirement accounts Netflix: ✓ Hulu: ✓ Disney+: ✓ Spotify: ✓ retirement account: ✓... Washington Saves makes retirement access easier than a subscription. Except this subscription helps your future.

Someone asked us, "Who is Washington Saves designed for?" Great question. Here's the answer 🧵

The thing about retirement savings is everyone knows it's important. But "important" doesn't mean "urgent." Things that aren't urgent often get "later'd" forever. Washington Saves makes it automatic. You can opt out. The default is "saving" instead of "meaning to save" Tiny shift. Huge difference.

Washington Saves is designed to be simple to understand and easy to use. Here’s how it works, step by step. 🧵

Retirement savings shouldn't require: a finance degree hours of research decision paralysis remembering to do it It should just... happen. Washington Saves makes access possible. Coming in 2027.

Real talk from the Washington Saves team We're not creating a new kind of retirement account. IRAs have existed for decades. We're making them accessible to people whose jobs don't offer retirement. We’re removing barriers for those people whose jobs don’t offer 401(k)s.

Washington Saves is still in development, and your input helps shape how we talk about retirement access and what matters most to workers. We appreciate the engagement. Launching in 2027.

Okay, let's address a concern some people may have about Washington Saves, "With Washington Saves, will the government control my retirement account?" Short answer: No. Long answer: Let me explain 🧵

What would change for you if saving for retirement was automatic, coming directly from your paycheck? No extra steps. No accounts to manage. One account that follows you. This is Washington Saves. Launching in 2027.

2027 is coming faster than you think. If you're a Washington worker without retirement access through your job, that's when things change. It’s worth getting informed now. Sign up for updates. Tell friends who need to know. It’s a big deal for 1.2 million people. Learn more at wasaves.com

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Looking forward to joining AHANA Multi-Ethnic Business Association on March 26 for a listening session to help small businesses in Spokane learn about the program and share feedback: www.facebook.com/share/p/1DUj... Want a presentation in your community? Email us at info@wasaves.wa.gov

The best part about Washington Saves? Your retirement account follows you. barista → office job → retail → freelance → whatever comes next One account. Your whole career. No more "Oops I left my 401(k) at my old job and forgot about it" Launching in 2027 for Washington workers.