Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2025

In short: Some links on this site earn us a commission if you buy something. This doesn't cost you anything extra, and it helps us keep the site running. We only link to products we think might actually be useful.

How We Earn Money

ShouldICalc is a free resource. To cover our costs and continue providing calculators, we earn money in two ways:

  • Affiliate commissions: When you click product links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
  • Advertising: We display ads on our pages.

Amazon Associates Program

ShouldICalc is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

When you click on Amazon product links on our site and make a purchase, we receive a small percentage of that sale. This comes from Amazon's marketing budget—it doesn't add anything to your price.

How This Affects Our Content

Affiliate relationships do not influence our calculator results or recommendations.

Our calculators are based on publicly available data and standard formulas. The math is the math—it doesn't change based on who we're affiliated with.

When we suggest products alongside calculators, we try to recommend items that genuinely help with the topic at hand. But you should always do your own research before making purchases.

Product Recommendations

The products shown on our calculator pages are items we believe might be useful to someone interested in that topic. We choose them based on:

  • Relevance to the calculator topic
  • Generally positive customer reviews
  • Reasonable pricing for the category

However, we don't personally test every product, and we can't guarantee any product will meet your needs. Always read reviews and compare options before purchasing.

Your Trust Matters

We want to be upfront about how we make money because your trust matters more than any commission.

If you find our calculators helpful and want to support the site, using our affiliate links is a great way to do that at no extra cost to you. If you'd rather not, that's completely fine too—you can always search for products directly.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn money, please reach out at hello@cozyriverstudios.com.