sinking fund

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To grow your money before the holiday rush, consider parking your sinking fund in high-yield savings accounts that often let you earn up to 5% APY.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

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

“As part of our financial modelling for each property, we have put in significant provisions for a sinking fund to cover void periods,” Harvey told IFR last month.

From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2020

He is, however, entitled to credit for laying the foundation of an effective sinking fund.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John