The difference between your income and expenses. It is money you have available to invest to help reach your financial goals.
The amount of an individual's income available for spending after the essentials (such as food, clothing, and shelter) have been taken care of. see also disposable income.
Amount of a consumer's income remaining after essentials such as food, housing, and utilities and prior commitments have been paid.
Income left over for investment after allocations for bills and savings.
Money left over after all your expenses are paid. Also called expendable income.
The amount of income a consumer has available after purchasing essentials such as food and shelter.
This is money left over from disposable income once necessities are paid for. This income is often used for "luxuries" such as electronic gadgets, recreational activities, vacations, luxury cars, etc.
Amount of income remaining after all obligations have been met.
When the basic needs of a person are met from their income, this is the remainder that can be spent on travel or leisure at their discretion.
Income that is available to a person or family after all financial obligations, including taxes, have been accounted for.
Usually considered to be the money left over after all debt commitments have been serviced.
Amount of a consumer’s income available for spending after the essentials have been met.
Money left over after all necessary monthly bills have been paid.
Money that is left over when the bills have been paid
The amount of an individual's income available for spending after all fixed and necessary expenses (such as food, clothing and shelter) have been paid.
Money left after paying taxes and buying necessities.
Discretionary income represents a household’s income after deductions for basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, transportation, healthcare, personal care, etc. ( Back to the top)
Money you have left over when all other expenses and financial obligations have been paid
Available income in excess of basic expenses such as mortgage payments, food, clothing, and education.
The money you have left over when all expenses and other financial obligations are paid.
Amount of money left after expenses.
Individual or family earnings not allocated for necessities such as food and shelter.
Earned funds left over for investment after allocations for necessities and reserves.
Disposable income that is available for spending and saving after an individual has purchased the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter. p. 55
Net of tax and fixed personal spending commitments.
The amount of income leftover after essential commitments, such as housing and food, have been paid. Spending discretionary income can spur the economy. Thus, the amount of discretionary income can be a key economic indicator. See: Economic Indicators