SSIS Connection Manager Not Storing SQL Password

Question

I used to have a dts that had a sql server authentication connection. Basically, the userid password is stored in the package itself. Now, when I go to SSIS, the password is

Answer 1

Here is a simpler option that works when I encounter this.

After you create the connection, select the connection and open the Properties. In the Expressions category find Password. Re-enter the password and hit Enter. It will now be saved to the connection.