disposable income

disposable income — dis*pos a*ble in come, n. (Economics) that portion of income which is available for spending on discretionary purchases; for individuals, it is usually calculated as total income less taxes. National disposable income, which is the disposable… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

disposable income — dis·pos·able income n: income available for disposal: as a: the income remaining to an individual after deduction of taxes b: the income of a debtor in bankruptcy that is not necessary to support the debtor or the debtor s dependents Merriam… …   Law dictionary

disposable income — That portion of the debtor s income not reasonably necessary for the maintenance and support of the debtor or a dependent of the debtor and not necessary for the operation and preservation of any business in which the debtor is engaged (SA… …   Glossary of Bankruptcy

disposable income — n. the income that a person has for spending, saving, or investing after all taxes have been paid …   English World dictionary

disposable income — 1. the part of a person s income remaining after deducting personal income taxes. 2. (in national income accounting) the total disposable income of all consumers. [1945 50] * * * Portion of an individual s income over which the recipient has… …   Universalium

disposable income — The amount of personal income an individual has after taxes and government fees, which can be spent on necessities, or non essentials, or be saved. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * disposable income disposable income ➔ income * * * disposable …   Financial and business terms

Disposable Income — The amount of money that households have available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for. Disposable personal income is often monitored as one of the many key economic indicators used to gauge the overall state of the …   Investment dictionary

disposable income —   income left after taxes and necessities have been paid. This can be spent on goods or services wanted, or saved …   Geography glossary

disposable income — income remaining to an individual for use or saving after payment of taxes …   English contemporary dictionary

disposable income — /dɪˌspəυzəb(ə)l ɪnkʌm/, disposable personal income /dɪˌspəυzəb(ə)l ˌpɜ:s(ə)nəl ɪnkʌm/ noun the income left after tax and national insurance have been deducted …   Marketing dictionary in english

disposable income — 1) The income a person has available to spend after payment of taxes, National Insurance contributions, and other deductions, such as pension contributions. 2) In national income accounts, the total value of income of individuals and households… …   Big dictionary of business and management