Our Story

ZeroBound was born from a simple frustration: why are debt payoff tools so stressful to use? We realized that most financial apps are designed by engineers, not by people who understand the emotional journey of getting out of debt.

We set out to build something different. An app that doesn't just crunch numbers, but actually helps you stick with your plan. One that celebrates your wins, forgives your setbacks, and keeps you motivated when the finish line feels far away.

Built in Lewiston, Maine, ZeroBound combines cutting-edge behavioral psychology research with a delightfully simple interface. Because getting out of debt is hard enough without fighting your tools.

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Focused on what matters: your freedom

Our Values

Psychology First

Every feature is backed by peer-reviewed research on motivation, habit formation, and financial behavior.

Privacy Always

Your financial data is yours. We use bank-level encryption and never sell your information to third parties.

Simplicity Wins

Complex problems deserve simple solutions. We obsess over making debt payoff feel effortless.

Celebration Culture

Every payment is a victory. We believe positive reinforcement beats shame every single time.

The Science Behind ZeroBound

ZeroBound isn't just another budgeting app. It's built on decades of research in behavioral economics, habit psychology, and financial decision-making.

We've studied the work of researchers like Daniel Kahneman (Prospect Theory), BJ Fogg (Tiny Habits), and James Clear (Atomic Habits) to understand why people succeed or fail at long-term financial goals.

Key insights that shape our product:

  • Loss aversion - People feel losses 2.25x more intensely than gains. That's why we show "interest you'll avoid paying" instead of "money saved."
  • Small wins - Eliminating one debt account improves cognitive function by 0.25 standard deviations. Our snowball method prioritizes these psychological wins.
  • Streak psychology - Users who reach a 7-day streak are 2.4x more likely to continue. Our streak system with freeze protection builds lasting habits.
  • Accountability - Having an accountability partner increases goal completion from 10% to 95%. Our sharing features leverage this research.

Our Team

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Andrew

Founder & Developer

Building tools that make financial freedom accessible to everyone.

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