Phrases with «discretionary spending»

"Discretionary spending" refers to the money we can choose to spend on things we want but do not necessarily need. It includes expenses that are not essential or mandatory, such as entertainment, hobbies, vacations, or non-essential goods. It is the money we have the freedom to decide how to spend. Full definition

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Sentences with «discretionary spending»

By contrast, the administration only requested an increase in discretionary spending of $ 2.2 billion, or 1.5 % --- less than the rate of inflation. (aaas.org)
Last year's bipartisan budget deal put the brakes on discretionary spending for the 2017 fiscal year. (aaas.org)
Plus, we could go further and take some capital gains from our index funds for discretionary spending. (enchumbao.com)
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