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The Bill That Wrecks Your Budget Isn't a Surprise: How a Sinking Fund Turns Annual Expenses Into a Plan
Car registration, insurance renewals, school costs, and holiday gifts aren't emergencies. They come around every year, but most monthly budgets leave them out, and that's how careful families end up on credit cards. A sinking fund turns $2,880 in "surprise" bills into a $240 monthly line item and can save hundreds in interest. Here's how to set up your first one this week, and why a late start still beats no start.