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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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Instead, they’re weighing certainty, financial security and the emotional cost of walking away with nothing.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

“Our retirement savings system is built on incentives to help workers achieve financial security after a lifetime of work — not on loopholes for the wealthiest to exploit,” Neal said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 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

Although his need for financial security may have been a factor in the marriage, everything went well at first, with Kepler now on full salary and enjoying a happy home life.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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