Editorial Policy

We focus on insurance, credit and debt, investing and retirement, personal finance, and financial tools. We do not publish unrelated lifestyle or entertainment content because readers should be able to understand exactly what FinanceGuide is about.

Every guide should answer a real reader question, explain tradeoffs in plain language, and avoid pressure tactics. We aim to help readers compare options, understand risk, and know when to speak with a licensed professional.

Writers and editors prioritize primary sources, including IRS.gov, FDIC.gov, CFPB.gov, SEC.gov investor education, Medicare.gov, Healthcare.gov, StudentAid.gov, FederalReserve.gov, VA.gov, lender disclosures, insurer filings, and official product terms.

When an article includes rates, limits, fees, eligibility rules, tax figures, or program requirements, those details should be checked against the most relevant source available at the time of review.

We avoid citing competitors, anonymous social posts, or unsupported statistics as primary evidence for financial decisions. If a source is uncertain, the article should use cautious wording or omit the claim.

Each article is assigned to an editor by subject area. Editors review structure, claims, calculations, source quality, clarity, and whether the article gives enough context for a reader to make sense of the topic.

Finance details change often, so evergreen articles may be refreshed when laws, tax limits, rates, product terms, or government guidance changes. Article pages show published and updated dates where available.

Before material updates are published, editors check that headings match the reader's intent, calculators or tables are explained honestly, internal links point to relevant next steps, and educational disclaimers remain visible.

FinancerGuide calculators are educational planning tools. They use local calculations, avoid storing personal financial data, and should explain the formula or assumptions behind each estimate.

Calculator results are not guarantees. Actual savings needs, loan payments, payoff dates, tax treatment, eligibility, and investment outcomes can vary based on personal facts and current provider terms.

If we find a material error, we correct it as quickly as possible. Verified corrections are usually handled within 2 business days, and urgent issues affecting reader safety, eligibility, or money decisions are prioritized.

To request a correction, email hello@financerguide.com with the article URL, the issue, and a source if one is available.

FinanceGuide may earn money from display advertising, including Google AdSense, and may occasionally earn affiliate commissions when readers use certain links. Advertising and affiliate relationships do not decide what we recommend or how we explain financial topics.

We do not sell editorial placement. If a page contains affiliate links or sponsored relationships, the disclosure should be visible to readers.

We may use AI tools to draft outlines, organize research, suggest examples, or speed up first drafts. AI assistance does not replace editorial responsibility. Editors remain accountable for accuracy, usefulness, source quality, and whether the article belongs on the site.

FinanceGuide provides educational content only. We do not provide personalized financial, investment, tax, insurance, legal, or credit advice. Readers should consult a licensed professional before acting on information that affects their personal situation.