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Automatic enrollment has gained significant traction over the past two decades, with nearly 71% of plans with 1000 or more participants utilizing the feature. Two recent studies by Vanguard and John Hancock share statistical data that helps highlight the overwhelming case for auto-enrollment as a defined contribution retirement plan strategy. In episode seventeen, Mike Webb discusses the statistical case for adopting auto-enrollment, as well as how finding the sweet spot for default deferrals and auto-escalation can help improve participants' retirement readiness.