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Sinking Funds vs Emergency Funds for Predictable Expenses
Austin explains using sinking funds for anticipated costs like car maintenance or roof replacement rather than the emergency fund.
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!
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