nest egg
noun
1
: a natural or artificial egg left in a nest especially to induce a hen to continue to lay there
2
: a fund of money accumulated as a reserve
Examples of nest egg in a Sentence
They built up a nest egg for their son's college education.
paid for the computer out of his nest egg
Recent Examples on the Web
Preparing for volatile times by fortifying a reliable structure helps to prevent your nest egg from cracking when the world shakes.
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Wes Moss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
While working longer is among the best ways to shore up one’s nest egg, the plan may backfire, according to retirement experts.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
But some retirees can stretch their nest egg by living somewhere with a lower cost of housing, health care and other expenses, depending on their needs, Chubinishvili said.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
The wealthiest generation in our country’s history is entering its golden years carrying a massive nest egg.
—Gene Goldman, Cfa, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Wes Moss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
While working longer is among the best ways to shore up one’s nest egg, the plan may backfire, according to retirement experts.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
But some retirees can stretch their nest egg by living somewhere with a lower cost of housing, health care and other expenses, depending on their needs, Chubinishvili said.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
The wealthiest generation in our country’s history is entering its golden years carrying a massive nest egg.
—Gene Goldman, Cfa, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Nest egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nest%20egg. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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