as in deposit
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
paid for the computer out of his nest egg
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While working longer is among the best ways to shore up one’s nest egg, the plan may backfire, according to retirement experts.
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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
Americans are taking advantage of healthy markets to continue building their nest eggs.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 29 Aug. 2024
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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
Americans are taking advantage of healthy markets to continue building their nest eggs.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 29 Aug. 2024
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Safety did not seem to be a selling point, which is consistent with bank deposits in Australia already being perceived as a safe form of money (because of a deposit protection scheme) and physical cash continuing to be available as an alternative option.David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sold by invitation only, each Tumbler is expected to take 15 months from deposit to delivery.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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The organizer of the family's fundraising page said the funds will be used to pay off medical and funeral bills.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Unlike other forms of assistance, the cash funds are transferred rapidly and doled out with no strings attached.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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So far, with merchandise flying off the shelves, Wang has already made plans to double the store’s buying budget for fall 2025.Denni Hu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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This not only stretched timelines but also inflated the budget considerably.Tina Gada, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Nest egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nest%20egg. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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