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financial insecurity

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

noun

  1. the condition of not consistently having, or not being likely to continue having in the future, enough money to support oneself and one's dependents.


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Kilgore didn't always know she wanted to be an entrepreneur but growing up she saw first-hand the stress that financial insecurity could cause.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Conversations with other Chinese consumers revealed similar caution, all relating to feelings of financial insecurity.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

It’s one of the most difficult things to do in life: Live in the moment, enjoy the day, especially when you are dealing with so much financial insecurity and wondering what lies ahead.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026

At the same time, people from later U.S. birth cohorts have built less wealth and face greater financial insecurity than earlier generations.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2026

The following shows the financial insecurity of the times:— "Ought country Banks to be encouraged in Great Britain"—A majority of more than two to one were of opinion that they ought not!

From Fragments of Two Centuries Glimpses of Country Life when George III. was King by Alfred Kingston

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