budgeting

Sinking Fund

A sinking fund is money set aside regularly for a known future expense.

Explanation

Sinking funds prevent large planned costs from becoming emergencies. They work well for annual bills, travel, home repairs, or replacement purchases.

Example

Saving 50 monthly for annual car insurance creates a dedicated sinking fund.

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