income
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“These gains are accumulating mostly to those at the top of the income distribution,” the study said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
But the Makerfield MP said he would stick to the pledges Labour made not to raise VAT, income tax or national insurance in its general election manifesto in 2024.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
They may be entitled to a greater share of major assets, such as the family home or vacation properties, to account for lost income.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Myriad ledgers record artworks and exhibitions alongside the income that sustained Saar and her then-young daughters — Alison, Lezley and Tracye — after her 1970 divorce from Richard Saar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
“The distribution of income in this country was skewed and becoming more skewed, and the result was that you have more subprime customers.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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They’re been going up more slowly recently, but incomes have still not kept up.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Our recent statistics show that effort is beginning to make a difference - household incomes have risen 5% in real terms, food bank usage has fallen, and food insecurity is down," they said.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Missing from this protectionist story: Unlike today, in the 18th and 19th century Congress had no power to tax incomes, so most revenue came from customs collections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The law adjusted the credit’s sliding scale to cover more of those expenses for parents who have either low or moderate incomes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
"His son will succeed to the Eyrie and all its incomes," Robert said brusquely.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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Vocabulary lists containing income
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - High School
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 2
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