A lot of people—especially once they’ve retired—tend to “wing it” with money. They pay the bills, spend what’s left, and hope for the best. That can work fine in the short term, but it often leads to:
Surprises at the end of the month
Not knowing where the money went
Stress when unexpected expenses pop up
The zero-sum method takes away that stress. Instead of hoping you’ll have enough, you’ll know exactly how much is available.
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