Sinking funds for annual expenses

Money set aside monthly for costs that arrive once or twice a year, so they are already funded when they land. It converts four painful months a year into twelve ordinary ones, without any change in total spending.

What it means

Money set aside monthly for costs that arrive once or twice a year, so they are already funded when they land.

Why it matters to a household

It converts four painful months a year into twelve ordinary ones, without any change in total spending.

Where it trips people up

Not making the list. Insurance premiums, school fees, festivals, vehicle servicing, property tax and maintenance charges are all predictable and all routinely treated as surprises.

In an Indian household

Indian households usually have more annual lumps than monthly budgets admit — weddings and festivals alone can equal a month of income.

Where FamTally comes in

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Questions people ask

Sinking funds for annual expenses

Money set aside monthly for costs that arrive once or twice a year, so they are already funded when they land.

Why does it matter?

It converts four painful months a year into twelve ordinary ones, without any change in total spending.

What do people usually get wrong?

Not making the list. Insurance premiums, school fees, festivals, vehicle servicing, property tax and maintenance charges are all predictable and all routinely treated as surprises.

Is there anything India-specific?

Indian households usually have more annual lumps than monthly budgets admit — weddings and festivals alone can equal a month of income.

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