A Golden Handshake Refers to the Severance Pay That Is

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A golden handshake refers to the severance pay that is offered to a worker that is laid off when the firm downsizes.

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Definitions:

Savings and Loan Debacle

A financial crisis in the 1980s and 1990s involving the collapse of savings and loan associations due to risky business practices and regulatory failures.

Risky Real Estate Loans

Loans given for real estate purchases that carry a higher risk of default, often due to the borrower's credit status or the nature of the property.

Taxpayers

Individuals or entities that are required to pay taxes to a government body, typically based on income, property value, or consumption.

Commercial Banks

Financial institutions that offer a wide range of services such as accepting deposits, providing loans, and other banking services to the public.