Meaning & use

annuitize

verb·Academic

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To convert a lump sum of money, such as retirement savings, into a series of regular periodic payments, typically for life.

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At retirement, she chose to annuitize part of her savings to guarantee a monthly income.

Financial advisers often discuss when it makes sense to annuitize versus keeping funds invested.

A note on using this word

A specialized financial term built from 'annuity,' the fixed sum paid to someone each year, typically as part of a retirement or insurance plan.

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