Vacations shouldn’t leave you feeling stressed, guilty, or broke when you get home—but for many teachers, they do.

In this episodeI explain how I saved for a vacation using a zero-based budget, to help you enjoy time away without money anxiety. This is something I've strggled with a lot, but this mindset shift and intentionality really made a difference.

Instead of worrying about every dollar spent on vacation, I'll walk you through how he saved ahead of time, create a dedicated vacation fund, and spend the money confidently—knowing it was already planned for.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why vacations often cause financial stress (even when you “can afford them”)

• How a zero-based budget works for discretionary spending like travel

• How to create and fund a vacation category months in advance

• How pre-planning eliminates guilt during the trip

• How to use this same system for other joy-bringing expenses

• Why money is a tool for fulfillment—not something to hoard or fear

This episode is perfect for teachers who:

• Want to travel without using credit cards

• Feel guilty spending money on themselves

• Struggle to balance saving with enjoying life

• Want a simple, repeatable system for big expenses

When your money has a job, you can enjoy it without regret.

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