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Waiting Period - The length of time a disability policy holder must
wait after submitting a claim before disability income benefits begin.
Warrant - A certificate granting the right to buy securities at a
stipulated price within a specified time period or for an indefinite time
period.
Wash Sale - A tax term for the purchase of
securities (or options to purchase those securities) within 30 days before or
after a sale of substantially the same securities. A loss from selling the
original securities may not be deductible for income-tax purposes.
Will - A legally enforceable document allowing an individual to direct
the distribution of his/her property after death. |