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annuitize

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[uh-noo-i-tahyz, uh-nyoo-] / əˈnu ɪˌtaɪz, əˈnju- /

verb (used with object)

annuitized, annuitizing
  1. to convert (money saved, an investment, etc.) into an income paid annually or at other regular intervals; to convert into an annuity.


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For those who annuitize their lottery winnings, he advises limiting these expenses to between 10% and 15% of the annual payment.

From MarketWatch Nov. 12, 2025

A few offer the option to annuitize, which means turning some or all of the account balance over to an insurance company in exchange for a guaranteed stream of payments.

From Seattle Times Feb. 6, 2023

“If I’m able to take my pension, it will pay me a lifetime annuity till I die. If you don’t, you have to figure out how to annuitize some of your account balance.”

From Washington Post Feb. 26, 2016

This is unfortunate because the spending-down phase is even harder for individuals to solve, especially since so few people elect to annuitize their wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 30, 2015

But even GM might be hard pressed to annuitize its remaining U.S. obligations, which are underfunded by an estimated $12 billion to 13 billion, according to Stephen Brown, senior director at credit agency Fitch Ratings.

From Reuters Jun. 11, 2012

If someone wins Wednesday’s jackpot, they can choose between an annuitized prize of about $1.25 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $572.1 million before taxes, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2025

The lucky ticket holder will have the choice between an annuitized prize of $842.4 million, payable over 30 years, or a lump sum payment of $425.2 million.

From Seattle Times Jan. 2, 2024

The $1.73 billion figure represents the latter, annuitized option.

From Washington Times Oct. 10, 2023

If someone wins Wednesday’s night jackpot, they will have the choice between an annuitized prize worth an estimated $1.2 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $551.7 million.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 3, 2023

The savings account is annuitized at age 65.

From BusinessWeek Feb. 18, 2011

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

When you win the big Mega Millions prize, you indeed have a choice: Take the full jackpot spread out over 30 payments — annuitizing your money — or take a smaller sum at once.

From MarketWatch Nov. 12, 2025

I can apply more money magic, involving annuitizing their retirement accounts, to produce an even higher living standard for the Sawyers, while protecting John.

From Seattle Times Jul. 1, 2017

That’s even if everyone works to age 65 and turns all of their assets into retirement income, such as by reverse-mortgaging their homes and annuitizing their savings.

From Seattle Times Nov. 17, 2016

And then the same computer would gradually, over a 10-year period, be annuitizing your account balances.

From US News Aug. 13, 2015

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