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<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/map-retirement-savings-states-america-12318822" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Map Shows Where Retirement Savings Stretch Furthest in America | Newsweek</a>



A new ranking puts Colorado among the top U.S. states for retiree incomes. According to IntegraCredit, Colorado retirees have an average income of $32,379 and net worth of $342,383, putting the Centennial State in fifth place behind Alaska, Maryland, Virginia, and California. However, the ranking doesn’t take cost of living into consideration, and some of the states with the highest incomes can also be expensive places to live.



<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/trump-accounts-investment-rules-treasury.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Treasury Proposes Low-Cost Investment Rules for Trump Accounts | CNBC</a>



The Treasury Department released proposed rules for which types of investments can be included in 530A accounts, also known as Trump Accounts. The tax-advantaged accounts are designed for children to build savings over their lifetime, and the Treasury proposal focuses on index funds with low fees.



<a href="https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/retirement-savings-hackers-are-looking-for-easy-access" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hackers Are Looking for Easy Access to Your Retirement Savings | Kiplinger</a>



It’s easier than ever to access financial accounts like banking and investments online, and criminals keep finding ways to gain access to those accounts and steal from unsuspecting victims. In many cases, hackers attempt to gain access indirectly by taking over email accounts or cell phone numbers. Here are some tips for keeping your accounts and personal information safe.



<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/16/denver-university-perfect-pair-program-students-seniors/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">As Rapidly Aging Colorado Confronts Social Isolation, DU Students Join Nationwide Effort to Bridge the Gap | The Colorado Sun</a>



Maintaining social connections is an important part of living a full life in retirement, and university students in Colorado are helping by spending time with local seniors. The students are part of a nonprofit called Perfect Pair, which facilitates connections between student volunteers and residents of assisted living communities.



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News You Should Know: Which States Have the Highest Retiree Incomes