nest egg

Example Sentences

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Your nest egg could tolerate significantly more equity exposure than the generic 30/70 stock/bonds allocation for a couple in their 70s.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

While Kant feels OK about her nest egg today, she’s worried it might shrink if the stock-market falls from its record high levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

For parents who can afford it, pouring money into an account and later converting it to a Roth IRA can set up a giant nest egg for their child.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Under the Secure 2.0 legislation passed by Congress in 2022, people ages 60 to 63 who participate in workplace retirement plans could contribute $3,750 in extra funds to their nest egg starting in 2025.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

He said he was building a nest egg for us, but I know at least part of him wanted to see where things went with Steph.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila