Thesaurus results for NEST EGG

nest egg

noun

Definition of nest egg

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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Recent Examples of nest egg Financial advisors generally recommend shifting to a more conservative asset allocation leading up to and in retirement, to avoid subjecting one's whole nest egg to the volatility of the stock market. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Fidelity Investments has helpful benchmarks to assess retirement nest egg adequacy at various life stages. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 By the Labor Department’s own math, 1% in additional fees can shrink a nest egg at retirement by 28%. — Teddy Amenabar, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026 Robbie’s kids at least have Robbie’s niece, Maeve (Emilia Jones,) and a nest egg, but there’s a strong argument that no one actually won here. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nest egg

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If possible, transition to point-of-service collections or require upfront deposits for large projects.

— Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Because the Fed has kept rates elevated, savers continue to benefit from relatively attractive yields on high-yield savings accounts and other deposit products.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

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Over the past two months, amid efforts to find what could be more than $20 billion to recapitalize insurance funds, Walter has sold his controlling interest in the Lakers and a minority share of Chelsea, the English Premier League club.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
LendingTree advises would-be parents to start a dedicated savings fund early, even years before a child arrives, and to park it in a high-yield savings account so interest can compound.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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The distance is worth it for travelers who want a budget-friendly hotel that still has loads of style, as prices tend to be significantly lower than downtown hotels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Officials said the expense could be covered within the existing budget.

— Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

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