Discretionary income refers to

A. the total amount of money made by a single individual during his or her lifetime.
B. the money a consumer has left after paying taxes to use for necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation.
C. the money that is spent for necessities or charitable causes that is exempt from taxation.
D. the money deducted from a person's paycheck to pay for federal, state, and local taxes.
E. the money that remains after paying for taxes and necessities.


Answer: E

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