✋ Project On Hold - Pursuing Sustainable Self-Funding

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⚠️ Project On Hold - Pursuing Sustainable Self-Funding

Caution

Do not attempt to install this project until this message is removed. It's in the middle of a major refactor and you'll just see a blank screen (we were working on the release process first before we put the project on hold). You can review/fork the code if you'd like to see where we left off.

We have many ideas for Financial Freedom, but we're facing the same headwinds that led Maybe Finance to pause their project. Their post resonated deeply with the challenges we're experiencing.

Here's the reality: To make this project successful, we need working capital to dedicate proper time to development. We're not seeking venture capital or investors. As a two-person bootstrapped team, we're committed to self-funding this project so it doesn't owe anything to anyone.

We're currently building professional products and SaaS services to generate revenue that will fund Financial Freedom's development. The market reality is challenging—competitors like Monarch Money charge $8/mo while likely profiting through other means (stock investments, selling metadata, etc.). Venture-funded companies can keep prices artificially low to squeeze out competition while making money elsewhere. This is exactly why Financial Freedom needs to exist, but it also makes sustainable bootstrapping difficult.

Bottom line:

• This started as a side project that grew faster than expected
• We're determined to build Financial Freedom the right way—self-funded and sustainable
• We won't compromise by taking VC money or selling user data
• We appreciate your patience as we stick to our values and build this project to last