Ashton Alexander

Co-Founder

Ashton shapes the architecture and engineering behind True North Budgeting. He builds the software from the ground up - handling everything from core architecture to feature implementation and testing. His focus on offline-first design and stability defines the product's technical identity.

Articles by Ashton Alexander

Budgeting Basics

Budgeting in the Wasteland

The Fallout TV show turned wasteland survival into must-watch TV. The financial lessons - scarcity, trade-offs, resource management - apply to your real budget too.

2026-02-17 · 8 min read Read article →

Budgeting Basics

The 50/30/20 Budget Rule Explained – A Complete Guide

Understand the 50/30/20 budgeting rule - how it works, who it fits, common mistakes to avoid, and how to adapt it to your real financial situation.

2026-02-15 · 10 min read Read article →