Editorial Standards
The standards every article on this site is written and maintained against.
Independence
Editorial decisions are made by editors. Commercial partners have no input into what we cover, how we cover it, or what we recommend, and they do not see content before publication. No writer or editor may cover a company in which they hold a financial interest.
Accuracy and sourcing
- We prefer primary sources: government agencies, regulators, standards bodies, and industry associations.
- Statistics are attributed and dated. Where a figure is a range or an estimate, we say so.
- Cost figures are presented as ranges, because pricing varies substantially by region.
- We do not present a single anecdote as evidence of a general pattern.
- External sources are listed at the foot of articles where they materially support the content.
Expert review
Content covering money, insurance, tax, legal process, building systems, and safety is reviewed by a qualified professional before publication. Reviewers are named on the article, along with their relevant credential. Reviewers check accuracy; they do not write the content and are not responsible for editorial framing.
Clarity about what we are not
We publish educational content. We do not provide financial, legal, tax, or insurance advice, and we do not know your circumstances. Articles covering these areas carry an explicit disclaimer to that effect.
Updates
- Every article displays both a published date and a last-updated date.
- Cornerstone content is reviewed at least annually.
- Content affected by a rule change is updated as soon as practical after the change takes effect.
- Substantive updates are noted; we do not silently rewrite an article and change the date.
Corrections
We correct errors promptly and visibly. See our corrections policy.
Artificial intelligence
We do not publish machine-generated content as though it were human-written. Where tools assist with research, outlining, or copy editing, a named human editor is responsible for the accuracy and judgment of everything that appears under their byline.
Accessibility and privacy
We build to WCAG 2.2 AA. This site carries third-party advertising, which involves cookies and data collection we describe plainly in our privacy policy. See also our accessibility statement.