disposable income
noun
: income that is left after paying taxes and for things that are essential, such as food and housing
I don't have enough disposable income to buy such luxuries.
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High gas prices mean less disposable income for most in the country, a reality that many faced during the Biden administration when the price of gas soared to record highs.
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Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
With sluggish disposable income growth, consumers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The per capita disposable income of rural residents was 23,119 yuan in 2024, while that of urban residents was more than two times higher at 54,188 yuan, according to official figures.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Stalwarts like Magic and Pokemon have seen recent surges in popularity and profitability, thanks to not just new fans but ones who played these games as kids returning to the fold with more disposable income.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
With sluggish disposable income growth, consumers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The per capita disposable income of rural residents was 23,119 yuan in 2024, while that of urban residents was more than two times higher at 54,188 yuan, according to official figures.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Stalwarts like Magic and Pokemon have seen recent surges in popularity and profitability, thanks to not just new fans but ones who played these games as kids returning to the fold with more disposable income.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disposable income
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“Disposable income.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disposable%20income. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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