nest egg

Example Sentences

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By the Labor Department’s own math, 1% in additional fees can shrink someone’s nest egg at retirement by 28%.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

Kessler, 24, agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract, not a bad nest egg for newlyweds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

The money can continue growing to build a nest egg, or it can be used for education, first-time home purchases and up to $1,000 in yearly emergency expenses.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

It was supposed to be 83-year-old Ed Mansell's nest egg.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

All considered, it may be in my best interest to fly the coop rather than sit on my current nest egg.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman