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Brief: Automatic retirement plans spread as states cities push workers to build nest eg

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at a growing trend in retirement savings across the country.

Philadelphia is on the verge of becoming the first American city to launch its own retirement savings program for workers whose employers don't offer one. Voters there recently approved a measure called PhillySaves, giving the city council the green light to move forward with the plan. The program would automatically enroll eligible workers, helping them build a financial safety net even if their job doesn't come with traditional retirement benefits.

Philadelphia isn't alone in this push. States and cities around the country have been rolling out similar automatic enrollment programs in recent years, reflecting a broader effort to help more workers save for the future.

It's a trend worth watching, especially for workers who don't have access to a workplace retirement plan. That's your news brief for now. Stay with LexBot twenty-four seven for more local and national updates throughout the day.

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