discretionary

It would be "discretionary", meaning the government could deny assistance to any asylum seeker who could work or support themselves but did not, or those who committed crimes.

“Tariffs cause lower discretionary income, there’s then fewer jobs created and consumer sentiment is at a low point,” said CFO Matthew Clark.

The household savings rate is still above 30% and many households cite employment/property worries before discretionary spending.

The household savings rate is still above 30% and many households cite employment/property worries before discretionary spending.

Growing stress among lower-income households manifests in rising delinquency rates, shrinking buffers, and reductions in discretionary spending, which then hurt businesses that depend on widespread demand rather than high-margin customers.