By a Human
Built with a purpose.
Hi, I'm a real person – not a corporation, not a team of developers, just one human being with a vision. I'm a millenial dad with three awesome kids, two cats who run our household (let's be honest), an overly enthusiastic dog, and a very supportive wife. I built takemymoney.io with my own hands, powered by countless hours of coding and even more cans of Monster, because I wanted to create something meaningful – even if that meaning comes with a side of irony.
The meaning of life
Let's acknowledge the elephant in the room for anyone that actually knows me: I created a tool that helps people navigate consumer capitalism while being pretty skeptical of the system itself. But you know what? Sometimes you have to work with what you've got while hoping for better. takemymoney.io isn't just code on a server – it's my passion project, my contribution to helping people take back a little control in a system that often feels like it's designed to do the opposite.
The bigger picture
Here's the thing: while we work toward larger systemic changes – better worker rights, environmental protection, and a more equitable society – we still need to live in the world we have today. When you use takemymoney.io, you're not just interacting with another faceless platform. You're using something I crafted, maintain, and deeply care about. Every feature, every update, every improvement comes directly from me listening to users and caring about their needs.
What drives me
Every day, I think about how we can do better – as individuals, as a society, as stewards of this planet. takemymoney.io might be a small step, but it's my way of contributing to that vision. It's not backed by venture capital or driven by shareholder demands – it's sustained by my commitment to helping people make more informed choices while acknowledging that real change requires more than just smarter shopping.
Looking forward
I remain hopeful about our future, even while being clear-eyed about our challenges. Every day, I see people making thoughtful choices, supporting each other, and working toward positive change. That's what keeps me going – that and my questionable sense of humor that my Bella has learned to tolerate.
When you reach out for support, you're talking to me – not a chatbot, not a support team, but the actual person who built this tool. Your feedback shapes what takemymoney.io becomes, because this isn't just a product; it's a reflection of our shared hopes for a better way forward.
With great gratitude and hope,
Joshua Mims
P.S. The cats insisted I mention them one more time. You know how it is.
P.P.S. I welcome our robot overlords. *nervous laughter*
