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Western & Southern recently introduced IncomePoint - a new single-premium immediate annuity (SPIA) - within employer-based retirement plans administered by Fidelity Investments.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fidelity Investments®, the nation’s retirement leader1, announces the broad availability of Guaranteed Income Direct, a new solution allowing employees to convert all or a portion of their retirement savings – from a 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) – into an immediate income annuity to provide consistent, pension-like payments2 throughout retirement. Retirement preparedness is a source of financial stress for employees: 79% are worried they won’t have enough money to last their lifetime3, and 85% feel employers should take more responsibility in helping them prepare for retirement4. As such, guaranteed income solutions within workplace retirement plans have become increasingly popular. Fidelity research shows the number of retirees and pre-retirees deciding to stay in plan past their retirement date has continually increased over the past 10 years5, with 65% of participants expressing interest in having guaranteed income options in their workplace plans.6 For employers, the feelings are mutual: 81% of plan sponsors7 would prefer to give retirees the flexibility to stay in plan and withdraw assets throughout their retirement years. “A key challenge for employees as they transition from saving for retirement to living in retirement is ensuring there’s enough predictable income to cover essential expenses,” says Keri Dogan, senior vice president, Financial Wellness and Retirement Income Solutions at Fidelity. “Many people feel anxious about how to generate income in retirement and want to reduce the risk of outliving their assets