Fishermen need to have a secure income that is not tied to what they can catch, but rather how sustainably they manage fish stocks and how efficiently they harvest an agreed surplus.

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It suggested that banks should offer a wider range of services, establish a more secure income base, and tailor their services better to individual clients' needs.

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The government said it was committed to giving pensioners a "decent, secure income on retirement".

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So they're looking for things like whether or not their partner has a secure job, whether or not that partner has a steady income.

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Its survey found a lot of pessimism, delays in paying tax bills, too much debt, not enough TV income, falling gate takings and a struggle to secure sponsorship.

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But, as the results show, this is a false promise that leads to a less secure economy, less opportunity for low and middle-income people, and higher middle-class taxes.

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Even if your job is secure, your income may not be stable if a significant percentage of it comes from commissions, bonuses, or profits from a company you own.

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If your income has dropped or you have some other compelling financial hardship, that may help you secure a short sale.

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Three out of four middle-income boomers expect to work in retirement, according to the Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center for a Secure Retirement (CSR).

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