nest egg

Example Sentences

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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

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

The research on this is clear: If you spend too much right away, you can permanently shrink your nest egg.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 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