earner
Britishnoun
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a person who earns money
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informal an activity or thing that produces income, esp illicitly
a nice little earner
Example Sentences
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While I recognize this is a “first-world problem” — a high earner, still working at 73, fretting over less than $10,000 in taxes — I am frustrated.
From MarketWatch
However, the story also noted that such outflows were taking place before the tax went into effect and the number of higher-income earners leaving fell year-over-year.
From Barron's
GOP-led states are looking to entice new residents with lower taxes, while Democratic-led states seek higher taxes on top earners to shore up budgets and social services.
Last year, employers added 10,000 jobs a month, delinquency rates are rising, and household savings for the bottom 80% of earners have eroded sharply.
For high-income earners, especially those nearing or already in retirement, this is your cue to update the tax playbook.
From MarketWatch
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