11.   Consumer spending has slowed after the tax increase, yet it will likely continue to rise, given that employment is strengthening and incomes are increasing, Matsushita said.

12.   Disposable income has increased, U.S.-style consumerism has spread and dozens of cable television channels are available where there were none only a few years ago.

13.   First Union Corp., Bank of New York Co. and First Bank System Inc. all reported that fee income increased faster than lending income.

14.   Her income has not increased much from her days as a salaried employee, but that does not bother her.

15.   His vast income increased his capacity to corrupt.

16.   Home Depot said in a press release Thursday that income increased because of continued strong sales and a gross margin rate increase.

17.   If your income has increased, decide the best use for it.

18.   Incomes increased across the board, and rose sharply for some groups, including households headed by blacks and women, where they have historically lagged.

19.   Investment income has increased steadily at Microsoft over at least the past five quarters.

20.   Licensing income increased last year.