live paycheck to paycheck

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: to spend all of the money from one paycheck before receiving the next paycheck

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Right now, 68 percent of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, but the key to financial security is diversifying income streams—think investments, real estate, or even starting a side business. —

George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 That’s not surprising, considering that many people live paycheck to paycheck — meaning regular expenses take up most of their income without much left over for savings. —

Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 For many, the definition of being wealthy is just not having to live paycheck to paycheck. —

Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 More baby boomers, who are largely retired, live paycheck to paycheck than any other age group. —

Jane Thier, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live paycheck to paycheck

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