disposable
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Suddenly Niki is enjoying a major increase in disposable income.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
With the wealth effect from Americans’ vast holdings of stocks — at a record 250% of disposable income based on Federal Reserve flow-of-funds data — rising stock prices have been driving consumer spending.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Add it up and these three expenses absorb most of the $38,000 gain, leaving many families—especially those with young children or in high-cost cities—with roughly the same disposable income their parents had, despite earning more.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
She pops a disposable cone on a thermometer and sticks it in my ear.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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