set for life

English

(idiomatic) Possessing sufficient resources, especially financial, to last a lifetime.
- 1938 November 11, Westbrook Pegler, “Fair Enough”, in The Evening Independent, St. Petersburg, Florida, retrieved 20 December 2008, page A1:
  In that case he has to pay her alimony even if there are no children, and if she is one of those smart ones, interested in nothing but a good living and independence, she is set for life.
- 2008 December 18, Gina Davidson, “HBOS jolly not in festive spirit”, in Scotsman, UK, retrieved 20 December 2008:
  It wasn't that long ago when getting a bank job after school meant you were set for life.

possessing sufficient resources to last a lifetime

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