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91. Waiver

The intentional and voluntary giving up of rights or claims.

92. Wall Street Journal prime rate

The Wall Street Journal surveys large banks and publishes the consensus prime rate. It's the most widely quoted measure of the prime rate, which is a common benchmark for consumer and business loans set by banks, often at a level 3 percentage points higher than the federal funds rate. The prime rate will move up or down in lock step with changes by the Federal Reserve Board.

93. WSJ prime rate

The initials stand for the Wall Street Journal, which surveys large banks and publishes the consensus prime rate. It's the most widely quoted measure of the prime rate, which is a common benchmark for consumer and business loans set by banks, often at a level 3 percentage points higher than the federal funds rate. The prime rate will move up or down in lock step with changes by the Federal Reserve Board.

94. Zero balance

What shows on a credit card customer''s bill when the outstanding balance has been paid and no new charges have been incurred during the billing cycle.

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