Personal Finance

Sinking Fund

Definition

What is Sinking Fund?

Money accumulated gradually for a known future expense.

Example in practice

The household saves monthly for annual insurance premiums.

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Money set aside rather than spent, often for emergencies or future goals.

Liquid savings reserved for unexpected expenses or income disruption.

Total assets minus total liabilities.

Annual portfolio withdrawals divided by the portfolio's starting or current value.

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