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Weatherhead's Mary Sasmaz discusses zero-based budgeting

Media | January 12, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

How to create a zero-based budget

WalletHub: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said zero-based budgeting works by forcing people to justify and track every dollar, helping them align spending with financial goals and cut unnecessary expenses—especially for young adults or after major life changes.