About DecisionsCalc
Our Mission
DecisionsCalc exists because the most important financial decisions people make — having a child, switching to remote work, caring for an aging parent, managing a chronic illness — are almost always made with incomplete or misleading cost information.
Generic "average cost" articles don't account for your state, your insurance, your family situation. We build calculators that do.
What We Build
Free, browser-based financial estimation tools for major life events. Every calculator:
- Runs 100% in your browser — we never see your numbers
- Uses real data from government and peer-reviewed sources
- Updates in real time as you type — no "calculate" button
- Is free, forever, with no sign-up required
Our Data Sources
| Calculator | Primary Sources |
|---|---|
| Remote Work | IRS Standard Mileage Rate 2024; BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey; BLS American Time Use Survey |
| Baby Costs | Economic Policy Institute Care Index 2023; FAIR Health medical costs; Consumer Reports product data |
| Chronic Illness | KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey 2023; Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine; CDC National Health Interview Survey |
| Aging Parent Care | Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2023; AARP Public Policy Institute; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
Disclaimer
DecisionsCalc provides estimates for informational purposes only. We are not licensed financial advisors, insurance brokers, or healthcare professionals. Results should be used as a starting point for research, not as a substitute for professional advice. See our full disclaimer and privacy policy.
Advertising & Revenue
DecisionsCalc is currently free with no advertising or affiliate links. When we introduce advertising or sponsored content in the future, it will be clearly disclosed, and it will never influence our calculator methodology or data. See our disclaimer for full disclosure.
Contact Us
Use the form below or email us directly at [email protected]. For privacy-related requests: [email protected]. We respond within 2 business days.
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