Money Mindset, Simplified

Welcome to the official blog of TheZeroBasedBudget — your go-to spot for practical tips, honest stories, and smart strategies to help you master your money, one dollar at a time.

• When Lifestyle Outpaces Logic

  3/31/2025

  A real-talk reflection on financial image vs. reality, why peace of mind beats car payments, and how TheZeroBasedBudget.com helps make that shift possible.

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• The Truth About Budgeting (From Someone Who Thought They Didn’t Need One)

  3/27/2025

  A personal take on how budgeting changed my life, why I built TheZeroBasedBudget.com, and what I wish I knew sooner.

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