Wash-Sale Rule
DefinitionA wash sale is a sale of a security at a loss and repurchase of the same or substantially identical security shortly before or...
Waterfall Concept
What is 'Waterfall Concept' A life insurance plan that provides a tax benefit in regards to intergenerational transfers of wealth. The concept...
Wanton Disregard
Willful or wanton disregard
Willful or wanton conduct means the actions of one party were done with a conscious and reckless disregard for another person's...
War Damage Insurance Corporation
What is 'War Damage Insurance Corporation' A government financial protection arm created during World War II to provide coverage for war risks...
Wear And Tear Exclusion
Wear And Tear Exclusion What is 'Wear And Tear Exclusion ' A provision of an insurance contract that states that the...
Warm Calling
What is 'Warm Calling'
The solicitation of a potential customer with whom a sales representative or business has had prior contact. Warm calling refers to...
Wasting Trust
What is 'Wasting Trust' A trust that holds plan assets when a qualified plan is frozen. A "wasting trust" derives its name...