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standard of living

noun as in level of material comfort

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As Mr. Myers charts Candy’s path from the Second City comedy troupe to Hollywood, we learn that the actor developed a work ethic to fund his high standard of living.

According to a new Vanguard report, only 42% of all Americans are expected to retire successfully at their current standard of living, with the remaining 58% expected to fall short.

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“The amount and duration of spousal support varies depending on factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, and the standard of living established during the marriage.”

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“This figure isn’t set in stone, it’s a guideline. Your actual needs could be higher or lower depending on where you plan to live, healthcare costs and your desired standard of living.”

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Ms Graham predicted that Reform UK would be the chief beneficiaries if Labour failed to improve standards of living.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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