This Editorial Policy explains how FinChapter, an independent editorial website, publishes plain-English, fact-checked personal finance guides for real people, and how our content is written, checked, updated and, where relevant, paid for. You can learn more about FinChapter on our About Us page and meet the people behind our guides on our Contributors page.
What we publish
We publish personal finance guides on topics including budgeting, loans and credit, mortgages, real estate, investing, business funding, crypto and related money topics. Our aim is practical, useful information, explained simply and without unnecessary jargon, so readers can understand a topic and make their own informed choice.
Plain English and fact-checking
If a concept can be explained simply, we explain it simply. Every guide we publish goes through a review process to ensure accuracy, and articles are fact-checked before publishing. We take getting the details right seriously because financial topics carry real consequences.
Sources and links
Where a guide cites a source, it draws on publicly available data and authoritative sources, including primary sources where relevant. Internal links are used to help readers find related FinChapter guides, and external links are used for reference so readers can check the material behind a point. Financial markets, products, regulations and rates change frequently, so readers should verify important details, such as interest rates, fees or eligibility criteria, directly with the relevant financial institution or official source before making a decision.
Information only, not advice
Our content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial, legal, tax or investment advice, and it is not tailored to any reader’s individual circumstances. Before making a financial decision, readers should consult a qualified financial adviser, accountant, lawyer or other relevant professional who can take their individual circumstances into account. Our full position is set out on our Disclaimer page.
Sponsored content and affiliate links
Sponsored content, if any, will be clearly labelled as such. We maintain the right to ensure any sponsored material meets our quality and accuracy standards, and we will not publish anything that misleads readers or makes unverifiable claims.
Affiliate links, if any, are disclosed on our Affiliate Disclosure page. Our use of affiliate links does not influence the information, opinions or recommendations in our articles and guides, and we do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews.
Corrections and updates
We work hard to keep our content accurate and up to date, and articles are reviewed and updated. If you spot something that looks incorrect, outdated or unclear, please let us know by email at finchaptermedia@gmail.com. When reporting a correction, it helps if you can include the URL of the page, a brief description of what you believe is incorrect, and any source or reference that supports the correction, if applicable. We take corrections seriously and will review and update the relevant article as quickly as possible.