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Snap Count: The 'hut' sound the quarterback will use to signal for the snap to be made.

Hard Count: A strategy used by offenses to convert on fourth down and less than five yards to go. An offense will take the full time on the play clock with the quarterback utilizing an irregular, accent . . . View Full Definition

Insured Account: The property or persons covered by an insurance policy.

Inflation Accounting: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Rollover: A retirement account that may be established by an employed person. IRA contributions are tax deductible according to certain guidelines, and the gains in the account are tax-deferred.

Intercountry or International Adoption: The adoption of a child who is a citizen of one country by adoptive parents who are citizens of a different country.

Joint Account: Typically a bank or brokerage account in the names of two (or more) people. Arrangements can be made such that either individual or all signatures are required when drawing checks/cheques.

IRA-Keogh Accounts: Special accounts that allow saving taxes deferred until money is withdrawn. These plans are subject to frequent changes in law with respect to the deductibility of contributions. Withdrawals . . . View Full Definition

Individual Retirement Account (IRA): Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) provide tax incentives to encourage people who earn income to invest for retirement. You open an IRA with a financial services firm, such as a bank, bro . . . View Full Definition

Integration Account: See Control Account .