Disposable Income


Definition of "Disposable income"

Sue Pinney
  Coldwell Banker Cornerstone

Personal income minus personal income tax payments and other government deductions. It is the personal income available for people to spend or save; also called take-home pay. It may be a critical factor to consider by prospective homebuyers.


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