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financial security

American  
[fi-nan-shuhl si-kyoor-i-tee, fahy-] / fɪˈnæn ʃəl sɪˈkjʊər ɪ ti, faɪ- /

noun

  1. the condition of having, and being likely to continue having in the future, enough money to support oneself and one's dependents.


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“Your paycheck, career, health insurance and retirement savings may already depend on the company, so a large employer-stock position can make your financial security dependent on that same company as well.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

I could survive with 10%, but my brother has a much lower-paying career, and I would struggle to forgive my father if his actions deprived my brother of financial security.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Survey respondents said the dream's key elements were personal freedom, financial security and homeownership, and success and upward mobility.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

If Wall Street tanks, so would the financial security of millions of people.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

On the other hand, going pro would bring me the kind of financial security that amateur gymnastics could never give me.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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