First employers sign onto transformative Delaware EARNS retirement benefit
Small businesses and nonprofits throughout Delaware are poised to be the first to offer their employees access to the new EARNS retirement savings program from the Office of the State Treasurer. Nearly a dozen private-sector employers will participate in a pilot of EARNS this month to help ensure systems are fully ready ahead of the […]
Bill Introduced to Protect Entities Serving the Legal Marijuana Industry
Legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly aims to protect banks and other businesses that provide financial services to marijuana cultivators, distributors, and retailers who operate within Delaware’s legal cannabis marketplace. House Bill 355, sponsored by Representative Ed Osienski and Senator Trey Paradee, and in partnership with State Treasurer Colleen Davis, clarifies that these financial […]
Treasurer Davis Honored for Delaware EARNS
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis has received the 2024 Distinguished State Leader Award from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) at the McCourt School of Public Policy for her work in the adoption and implementation of Delaware EARNS. The Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (EARNS) program will provide a convenient way […]
Statement from Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis
“I want to share a personal update with you regarding my upcoming schedule and why I won’t be able to participate in some important meetings and events over the next few weeks. Due to health issues with some members of my family, I recently underwent medical testing to determine if I too were at risk […]
Colorado and Delaware Enter Partnership for Automatic Retirement Savings
The Partnership for a Dignified Retirement expands with the addition of Delaware EARNS DENVER, COLORADO: Last week, the Colorado SecureSavings Program and Delaware EARNS established a partnership to help more savers prepare for their future retirement. “This is an important step towards expanding sustainable and dignified retirement options across the nation. We appreciate the vote […]