War Risk

What is 'War Risk' 1. The possibility that an investment will lose value because of a major, violent political upheaval. War generates...

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

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 Bond

DefinitionWar bonds are debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations and other expenditure in times of war. War Bond What...

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...

Waiver

What is a 'Waiver' A waiver is the voluntary action of a person or party that removes that person's or party's right...

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...