sinking fund
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She does this by contributing a little bit of money every month into a "sinking fund" - a pot of money set aside for a specific purpose.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
A sinking fund is essentially a savings account you put aside for specific future expenses — holiday spending, in this case.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2024
Let’s take the HOA example: If annual dues are $500 and you have six months to save, you need to put about $83 a month in your sinking fund.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2022
The company will set up a sinking fund governed by an advisory committee for the remediation effort, which will be reviewed when depleted.
From Reuters ● Feb. 8, 2022
The establishment of a sinking fund for payment of interest and amortization of these bonds frequently constitutes a very heavy drain upon the residents of the district.
From A Living from the Land by William B. Duryee
