Over the years, we’ve created a few simple tools to help people improve their financial situation and avoid common mistakes. These are optional resources I personally created and stand behind.
SurfSideSafe is a larger project I’ve been building alongside CharlesMoney — a people-first social platform focused on privacy, creativity, and real connection. While CharlesMoney focuses on financial clarity, SurfSideSafe represents the bigger picture of building something meaningful and independent on the web.


Many people feel behind with money.
They think:
“I should be further by now.”
“I should have more saved.”
“I should be doing better.”
But here’s something most people don’t realize:
You might be closer to financial stability than you think.
Financial stability isn’t about one big moment.
It’s not about:
🔹 Winning the lottery
🔹 Getting rich quickly
🔹 Making one perfect investment
It’s about small, steady progress.
Every time you:
🔹 Avoid a bad purchase
🔹 Pay a little extra toward debt
🔹 Save even a small amount
🔹 Choose needs over wants
You move forward, and this can happen much quicker than you may realize.
At first, moving towards financial stability will seem small.
Saving $20 doesn’t feel powerful. But forget that thought, because little things like that add up fast.
Skipping one impulse purchase doesn’t feel life-changing.
But over time, those small choices build momentum.
One year from now, those small, but important decisions can:
✅ Reduce stress
✅ Increase savings
✅ Improve credit
✅ Build confidence
And confidence changes everything.
Most people chase income.
But what they really want is peace.
Peace means:
🎖️ Not panicking about bills
🎖️ Not losing sleep over money
🎖️ Knowing you’re moving forward
And peace comes from stability.
Not speed.
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You’re not behind.
You’re building.
And building takes time.
But once you get into it, you won’t even think about the time.
Don’t compare your journey to what other people are doing.
Focus on your own steady progress.
You may be closer than you think.
Remember! At CharlesMoney, we are here to help you succeed.
We’re also building a platform focused on positive, real conversations online. Our platform is SurfSideSafe.
If you enjoy thoughtful discussions and genuine community, you’re always welcome there.
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