expense
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Retail investors often end up in higher-cost mutual funds, whereas RIAs can access institutional versions of the same funds — same managers, same strategy — with lower expense ratios.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
“We know that there are still gaps in terms of access to programs and care for our families in Los Angeles, and that this is a really significant expense for families.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
"I see West Ham beating Brentford and Leeds and staying up at the expense of Tottenham," he told Sky Sports.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“Childcare is the single largest household expense in most states.”
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Even Leo had stopped making jokes at his expense.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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Vocabulary lists containing expense
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Middle School
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