poc·ket·book

[pok-it-book]
noun
1.
a woman's purse or handbag.
2.
a person's financial resources or means: The price was out of reach of his pocketbook.
3.
Also, pocket book. a book, usually paperback, that is small enough to carry in one's coat pocket.
4.
British.
a.
a notebook for carrying in one's pocket.
b.
a wallet or billfold.

Origin:
1610–20; pocket + book

briefcase, handbag, pocketbook, purse, valise, wallet.
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pocketbook (ˈpɒkɪtˌbʊk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a small bag or case for money, papers, etc, carried by a handle or in the pocket
2.  (modifier) concerned with personal finance: pocketbook issues

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Example sentences
In the event that you suffer loss of your pocketbook or briefcase, these key
  items will remain in your possession.
But the speaker said the state must both raise revenues while cutting spending
  in order to get its pocketbook in order.
Vote with your pocketbook and let others know what has happened to this once
  great magazine.
Try not to carry your cell phone, house or car keys in your pocketbook or
  briefcase.
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