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Evaluating Financial Vulnerability Based on Income Composition

Consider the financial situations of two individuals, Maria and Leo, who both have the same total weekly income.

  • Maria works as a consultant for 25 hours a week at a rate of €40 per hour. She has no other source of income.
  • Leo works as a barista for 20 hours a week at a rate of €15 per hour. He also receives a weekly payment of €700 from a rental property he owns.

Based on the composition of their income, which individual is in a more financially vulnerable position if they were to unexpectedly lose their job? Justify your answer by explaining the role of each type of income.

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