WHAT WE PUBLISH
Our readers use our calculators and read our articles to make better financial decisions. Content that connects to that intent is a good fit.
Topics we want
How-to guides on budgeting, saving, and debt payoff.
Explainers on financial concepts (compound interest, tax brackets, amortization)
Investing basics — index funds, asset allocation, risk tolerance.
Mortgage and home-buying financial planning.
Retirement planning: 401(k), IRA, Social Security math.
Freelance and self-employed finance.
Using financial tools and calculators effectively.
Credit scores, credit cards, and interest rate mechanics.
Topics that don’t fit
Cryptocurrency speculation or NFT content.
Get-rich-quick strategies or unrealistic return claims.
Forex trading strategies.
Content that’s primarily promotional for a specific product.
Generic personal development or productivity content with a thin money angle.
News roundups or market commentary.
Content already published elsewhere.
OUR STANDARDS
1.Original content only
Your article must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere. We check. Plagiarism or duplicate content disqualifies the submission and the author.
2.Minimum 1,200 words
Short posts rarely cover a financial topic thoroughly enough to be useful. Most well-received submissions run 1,500–2,500 words. Length for its own sake doesn’t help — depth does.
3.Accurate, verifiable claims
Cite sources for specific statistics, tax rules, and financial data. Link to the IRS, authoritative government sites, or well-regarded financial institutions — not other blogs or Wikipedia. If you’re citing a rate or figure, check that it’s still current.
4.First-person expertise or clear research depth
You don’t need to be a CFA. But your article should show that you understand the topic — either from personal experience, professional background, or thorough research. Vague generalities get rejected.
5.Clear, direct writing
Short sentences. Active voice. No filler paragraphs. Write like you’re explaining this to a smart friend who doesn’t work in finance — not to impress an algorithm.
6.No promotional content or hidden sales pitches
One contextual link to your own site in the author bio is fine. Weaving affiliate links or promotional language into the article body is not. We’ll remove them — or reject the piece.
7.Include a disclosure where appropriate
If you work for a company related to the topic, hold a financial interest in something you mention, or have any potential conflict — disclose it. We add standard disclaimers, but author disclosures matter too.
We Don’t Accept These
Content published or republished from another site.
Unedited AI-generated text.
Articles that promise specific investment returns.
Thinly disguised product reviews with affiliate links in the body.
Spam outreach templates with no actual pitch.
Crypto trading, day trading, or high-risk speculation content.
Common Questions
Not at this time. Compensation is a do-follow backlink and author profile. If that changes, we’ll update this page.
One or two contextual links to highly relevant resources you’ve written are acceptable. We’ll judge them case by case. Promotional or affiliate links in the body will be removed.
No. Sponsored content goes through our advertising process and is labeled. If your goal is promotion rather than contribution, see our Advertise page.
Pitch replies within 5 business days. Full article review after submission: 1–2 weeks. Publication timeline after approval: 1–3 weeks depending on our editorial calendar.
We ask for 60 days of exclusivity after publication. After that, you can republish with a canonical link back to the original Calcminty article.
Yes. We look at the quality of your writing and your understanding of the topic. Real-world experience — running a budget, paying off debt, navigating a home purchase — is legitimate expertise. Just be honest about your background in the author bio.