Smarter money decisions start with better tools
CalcWise builds free financial calculators, guides, and articles that help real people navigate real money questions — from buying a first home to planning for retirement.
Why CalcWise exists
Most financial advice online is either too generic to be useful or too complicated to act on. We wanted to change that.
CalcWise was built to give people practical, specific answers to the money questions that actually keep them up at night. How much house can I afford? Am I saving enough for retirement? What's the fastest way to pay off my credit card debt?
Our calculators run the math. Our articles explain the strategy. Our free guides give you something to take with you. Everything is free, and everything is designed to help you take the next step — not just read about it.
Meet the founder
Amanda Dunbar
Founder
Amanda holds an MBA and has spent years navigating the same financial questions that CalcWise was built to answer — from mortgage decisions to retirement planning. She started CalcWise after realizing that most online financial tools were either oversimplified or buried behind paywalls.
Her goal is straightforward: build the financial tools and resources she wished existed when she was making her own money decisions. Every calculator, article, and guide on CalcWise reflects that mission — practical, specific, and free for everyone.
What you'll find here
Financial Calculators
Five interactive calculators covering mortgages, compound interest, debt payoff, retirement, and emergency funds. Plug in your numbers and get answers in seconds.
Practical Articles
Solution-focused articles that answer specific financial questions with real numbers, real strategies, and clear next steps.
Free Guides
Downloadable PDF checklists, trackers, and templates you can use right away — from a homebuyer checklist to a monthly budget template.
Transparency
Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only mention products we'd genuinely recommend.
A note on financial advice
CalcWise provides financial information for educational purposes. We're here to help you understand your options and run the numbers — but we're not a licensed financial advisory service.
For major financial decisions, we always recommend consulting with a qualified financial professional who can look at your complete picture. Our tools are a great starting point, and a good advisor can help you take it from there.
Want to know how we research and fact-check our content? Read about our editorial process.
Ready to get started?
Pick a calculator, read an article, or grab a free guide. Everything is built to help you take the next step.