sinking fund
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And if you haven’t already, start saving for the holidays by setting up a sinking fund.
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
A sinking fund is different from other kinds of savings accounts — like an emergency fund or a traditional savings account — in a few ways.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022
As the pandemic has strained Spelthorne’s finances and led to a rise in rent arrears, the council has moved to tap the sinking fund.
From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2020
Its subjection to the operations of a sinking fund, and the qualification that the amount of the debt should be kept within proper limits, were of course features in their platform.
From Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States by Van Buren, Martin
