Definitions

nest egg

NOUN

saved money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cache reserve fund savings savings account stash stockpile

WEAK

backup emergency funds funds investment life savings mad money means money in the bank piggy bank provisions rainy day fund reserve reserves resources sinking fund something for a rainy day something to fall back on unexpended balance

Example Sentences

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“If you have a long-term strategy in mind, the process of building a nest egg is more important than any individual transaction.”

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The nest egg is in place, the kids are out of the house and the daily costs of working life have disappeared.

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“Retirees are living longer and spending more of their nest egg,” Mallon said.

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We should be able to grow our nest egg significantly by the time I turn 70, though of course nothing is guaranteed.

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

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