Affiliate Disclosure
Civic Mandate, LLC is committed to full transparency about how this website earns revenue. This page discloses all affiliate relationships in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines (16 CFR Part 255).
Summary: What This Means for You
Some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Civic Mandate, LLC may receive a commission.
You pay the same price whether you use our links or go directly to the company. We never mark up prices or charge you anything extra.
We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful to nurses, civil servants, veterans, teachers, and first responders.
Our editorial content — career guidance, funding information, housing resources, and community resources — is not influenced by affiliate relationships.
All affiliate programs listed below are pending approval. Links may currently direct to non-affiliate URLs until approvals are received.
FTC Compliance Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), Civic Mandate, LLC discloses that this website contains affiliate links. When you click on certain links and take action (such as making a purchase or submitting a form), Civic Mandate, LLC may receive compensation from the company whose product or service you accessed. This compensation helps support the free resources, tools, and content provided on this website. Civic Mandate, LLC only partners with companies whose products and services are relevant and potentially beneficial to our audience of healthcare professionals, civil servants, veterans, teachers, and first responders.
Affiliate Relationships
The following companies have or will have affiliate relationships with Civic Mandate, LLC. This list is updated as new relationships are established.
Amazon Associates
Civic Mandate, LLC 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.
Compensation: Civic Mandate earns a small commission (typically 1–10% depending on product category) when you click an Amazon link on this site and make a qualifying purchase. The price you pay is not affected.
Credible
Civic Mandate has an affiliate relationship with Credible Operations, Inc. Links to Credible's student loan refinancing and mortgage comparison tools on this site are affiliate links.
Compensation: Civic Mandate may earn a referral fee when you submit a loan inquiry through a Credible link on this site. You are not charged any additional fees for using these links.
Homes for Heroes
Civic Mandate has an affiliate relationship with Homes for Heroes, Inc. Links to Homes for Heroes on this site are affiliate links.
Compensation: Civic Mandate may earn a referral fee when you register with Homes for Heroes through a link on this site. You are not charged any additional fees — the program is free to join.
Chegg
Civic Mandate has an affiliate relationship with Chegg, Inc. Links to Chegg on this site are affiliate links.
Compensation: Civic Mandate may earn a commission when you subscribe to or purchase services through a Chegg link on this site. You are not charged any additional fees.
YNAB (You Need A Budget)
Civic Mandate has an affiliate relationship with You Need A Budget LLC. Links to YNAB on this site are affiliate links.
Compensation: Civic Mandate may earn a commission when you subscribe to YNAB through a link on this site. You are not charged any additional fees.
Empower (formerly Personal Capital)
Civic Mandate has an affiliate relationship with Empower Advisory Group, LLC. Links to Empower on this site are affiliate links.
Compensation: Civic Mandate may earn a referral fee when you register for Empower's services through a link on this site. The basic financial tracking tools are free to use.
Dansko
Civic Mandate has an affiliate relationship with Dansko, LLC. Links to Dansko on this site are affiliate links.
Compensation: Civic Mandate may earn a commission when you make a purchase through a Dansko link on this site. You are not charged any additional fees.
Non-Affiliate Content
The following content on Civic Mandate is provided entirely free of charge and is not influenced by any affiliate or commercial relationship:
Questions & Updates
If you have questions about any affiliate relationship listed on this page, please contact us at [email protected].
This disclosure page is updated whenever new affiliate relationships are established or existing relationships change. Last updated: April 11, 2026.
General Disclaimer: The information on this website is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial, career, or healthcare decisions. Civic Mandate, LLC is not responsible for the products, services, or content of third-party companies linked from this site.