What You Need To Know About a Sinking Fund

What You Need To Know About a Sinking Fund

What You Need To Know About a Sinking Fund

Sinking funds can be a game changer for individuals and households. It is a valuable tool to add to your financial toolbox for savings.  

This strategy helps those who want to manage their finances better and gain peace of mind. 

This strategy helps those who want to manage their finances better and gain peace of mind. 

What Is A Sinking Fund?

Sinking funds have long been helpful for companies and bondholders to minimize risk. 

A Sinking Fund For Your Household

Once you determine what you want, say a new couch for $1,000-$1,500 for your living room, your sinking fund is for the sofa, not for another expense.  

Sinking Fund Vs. Emergency Fund

Sinking Fund Vs. Emergency Fund

Sinking Fund Vs. Emergency Fund

Sinking Fund Vs. Emergency Fund

An emergency fund is for the money you set aside in a savings account for unexpected costs you may face when losing a job, boiler breaks, a medical necessity, or pet surgery.  

The sinking fund is for saving money for a known purpose you expect to purchase in the future.  

The sinking fund is for saving money for a known purpose you expect to purchase in the future.  

How To Set Up Your Sinking Fund

Before setting up your sinking fund, you should a good grasp of your household’s budget.  

Benefits of A Sinking Fund

The better your budgeting, the better you can plan for your savings goals and spending. 

Drawbacks

When creating sinking funds, they are separate from each other. Keep contributing to each based on the estimates you determined.  

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