nest egg

Example Sentences

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The stress you feel now with an annual sizable income of $250,000 a year could be replaced by your efforts to preserve your nest egg.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

A nest egg of $1.46 million would produce about $58,000 in annual retirement income, Northwestern Mutual said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"The market needs stability and savers need to feel encouraged to build a nest egg."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Postponing retirement isn’t an option for everyone, but for those who can, it’s a great way to pad your nest egg.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 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