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
When a larger share of income is committed to fixed costs, even similar disposable income feels more constrained.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"When disposable income falls, our businesses suffer. And right now, people have a lot less disposable income."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
And, unlike uglies, who had only their dorm uniforms and other disposable possessions, the two had actually spent half a lifetime collecting things before escaping the city.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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