well-off

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Born into a well-off family in central Taiwan on July 2, 1934, Liu worked briefly in his father's trading and food manufacturing company but was soon itching to branch out on his own.

From Barron's

Many Americans — even well-off ones — are presently unsure about their job security, and it’s been a rough time for job seekers.

From MarketWatch

"Despite coming from a very well-off family, she has made her life considerably more difficult through the choices she has made about her activism," he said.

From Barron's

Was it because they were a little less well-off than their classmates?

From Literature

Read more: Even well-off Americans are now worrying more about their jobs.

From MarketWatch