general expenses

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Ms Divin said: "Childcare fees, rent, household bills, food and general expenses often consume an entire monthly wage, leaving little to no disposable income."

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Remember to factor in costs like property taxes, mortgage insurance and the general expenses of maintaining a home.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Between the $280,000 for a week on the yacht, $75,000 for the beach dinner, plus $80,000 for general expenses, the birthday trip totaled near a half a million dollars.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2023

He and his husband Wade’s savings had been bled dry by their $2,400 per month insurance premium plus general expenses.

From The Guardian • Sep. 4, 2019

B. M. lumber at $20 per M. 0.090 Labor, on forms 0.100 Labor mixing and placing 1.170 Labor general expenses 0.080 ———     Total $4.487   Bottom Layer on Sides: 1-2½-6½ Mixture: 1.08 bbl.

From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Gillette, Halbert Powers