income
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Millions of American families are left needing to pay more and more to cover their bills, and with less disposable income.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
The Sunday Times previews the government's devolution announcement next week, which will hand mayors a share of income tax revenue to spend on their cities.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
If funded entirely through increases in water rates, an estimated 30.4 million households would spend more than 2.5% of their income on drinking water, according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Focusing only on race, ethnicity or income risks missing the family dynamics that can shape a child’s trajectory almost as much or more than those other factors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Since most of the work took place in early morning, I could supplement my income with a nighttime job, such as lighting lampposts.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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According to the 2020 census, more than nine million black people earn incomes above the white median.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ashok Prasad Kushwaha, an auto-rickshaw driver in Delhi who has visited the Ram temple three times in two years, said donations are acts of faith made even by people with modest incomes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Apartment blocks and townhomes began materialising everywhere - fast - with rent for one-bedrooms coming in at $2000 a month or more - something no locals could afford, particularly those on single incomes.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Mobile homes in California house some of the lowest-income residents and some of the oldest, many of whom live on fixed incomes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Even on their modest incomes, the servants had managed to pool together enough money to buy Penelope an absolutely spectacular gift.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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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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