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Hyperinflation

DefinitionIn economics, hyperinflation is very high and typically accelerating inflation. It quickly erodes the real value of the currency, as the prices of most...

Immediate Family

What is an 'Immediate Family' Immediate family members usually include a person’s parents, spouse, children and siblings. A person’s grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws...

In Escrow

What does 'In Escrow' mean In escrow is an item such as money or a piece of property that has been transferred...
immediate beneficiary

Immediate Beneficiary

What is an immediate beneficiary An immediate beneficiary is a person or entity who receives benefits from a trust or other financial arrangement immediately, as...
dead cat bounce

Dead Cat Bounce

What is a dead cat bounce and how can you spot one in the stock market A "dead cat bounce" is a small, short-lived recovery...

Umpire Clause

What is 'Umpire Clause' The language in an insurance policy that provides for a means of resolution by an unbiased third party...

Joint Tenancy

DefinitionA concurrent estate or co-tenancy is a concept in property law which describes the various ways in which property is owned by more than...

Hard Inquiry

What is 'Hard Inquiry' A type of credit report check that may lower an individual's credit score. A hard inquiry occurs when...

Laughing Heir

DefinitionIn the law of inheritance, a laughing heir is an heir who is legally entitled to inherit the property of a person who has...
AARP

AARP

What is AARP and what do they offer The American Association of Retired Persons, or AARP, is a nonprofit organization that provides benefits and discounts...

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