annuitize
verb (used with object)
to convert (money saved, an investment, etc.) into an income paid annually or at other regular intervals; to convert into an annuity.
annuitization
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a word derived from
annuitize.
Example Sentences
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A more balanced approach — annuitizing part of your proceeds, delaying annuitization to a later age and/or combining investment assets with guaranteed income — may be worth exploring.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
Because the annuity premium is immediate and certain, while the benefits are delayed and depend on one’s survival, some people see annuitization as a potential loss, rather than as protection against outliving their assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025
Indeed, when survey respondents were given a hypothetical partial annuitization option – taking an annuity for between 25 and 75% of their retirement money – 60% chose it.
From Forbes ● Jul. 3, 2014
Asset managers and insurers understand that annuitization may need to be part of the retirement savings system as people live longer and have fewer defined benefit pension plans, said Harvard’s Laibson.
From BusinessWeek ● Jul. 1, 2011
"The timing of annuitization is a big issue," says John Ameriks, who oversees Vanguard's investment counseling and research operations.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2010
