sinking fund

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While the bulk of the savings should still go toward retirement, a share can also go to other so-called sinking funds for intermediate-term goals, such as a car or a down payment for a home.

From MarketWatch

And if you haven’t already, start saving for the holidays by setting up a sinking fund.

From Salon

Some donors are funding candidates and state parties directly, while others are sinking funds into state-level groups that are pushing out direct mail and digital ads.

From Washington Post

If you are pulling from your emergency fund or using a credit card to cover predictable costs, you might consider using one or more “sinking funds.”

From Seattle Times

A sinking fund holds money that’s earmarked for a specific goal or expense.

From Seattle Times