In the realm of personal finance, disposable income refers to all of an individual’s income that is left over after taxes and other mandatory payments are accounted for. In other words, it is a person ...

Disposable income is the amount of money you have left over from your earnings after paying mandatory taxes. It’s essentially what you can “dispose of” or use as you choose, whether for necessities, ...

Learn how the Personal Income and Outlays report from the BEA offers insights into consumer spending, income, and economic trends—critical for smart financial decisions.