nest egg
Example Sentences
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If your goal is broader — creating a small family nest egg that can be used for any purpose — a Roth IRA or taxable brokerage account offers more flexibility.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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
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
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
