disposable income

Definitions of "disposable income"
  1. Amount of money that remains after all necessary or fixed costs are paid, which can be used freely
  2. Remainder of money after an individual's taxes and other mandatory charges have been met
  3. Income that remains for a person facing bankruptcy, which is not required for their or their dependent's sustenance
How to use "disposable income" in a sentence
  1. After paying mortgages and car installments, the disposable income of an individual can be used for vacations and entertainment.
  2. Tax cuts can leave a person with more disposable income at the end of the month.
  3. In a bankruptcy proceeding, the court considers the debtor's disposable income when determining a repayment plan.

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