nest egg

Example Sentences

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If you had invested $700 each month and earned an average 7% annual return, you could also have built a six-figure nest egg at 74.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

For that reason, it’s something of a priceless gift that can show them all the ways they can invest money at a young age and build a nest egg for their future.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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

Joan had been collecting Regina’s checks and then banking them for her so that she’d have a small nest egg when she returned to the United States.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady