take-home
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On top of retirement, they also saved 10% of their take-home income for emergencies and future expenses, and tithed an additional 10% to their church.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Starting in January, the monthly premiums for the health plan used by many teachers rose from zero to $1,400 a month paid over 10 months each year — an enormous reduction in take-home pay.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
“That spike is a huge hit on someone’s take-home pay, whether they’re a small-business owner or W-2 employee at a company,” said Mark Valentino, head of business banking at Citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Knight’s circumstances seemed especially bleak several years ago, when she defaulted on her student loans, prompting the government to garnish her wages, a major hit to her take-home pay.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
His take-home pay was good—one hundred and twenty-five dollars each month.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
