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financial insecurity

American

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

noun

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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financial insecurity

At the same time, it is painful for us to watch some of them struggle with recurring financial insecurity.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026

Chinese consumers save heavily due to financial insecurity, limiting consumption despite government stimulus efforts.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

The researchers suggest that chronic stress, financial insecurity, and higher rates of cardiovascular risk factors may weaken the cognitive benefits that education once provided.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2026

Age UK London said financial insecurity was leaving some older Londoners in a constant state of anxiety.

From BBC ● May 27, 2025

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 Kingston, Alfred

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