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Every factual error we have found and fixed, dated, in public.

When a guide on BudgetCalm states something that turns out to be wrong, the fix is logged here rather than edited away quietly. Each entry says which page it affected, what the page said before, what it says now, and why the original was wrong.

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16 corrections logged — most recent October 7, 2026.Subscribe to the corrections feed

2026

  1. Unsupported claim removed

    How to Pay Off $10,000 of Debt in 12 Months (Including the Interest)

    What it said
    "Cancel or pause one subscription today (the average household pays for 2 to 3 they forgot about)."
    What it says now
    The statistic was removed. The line now says to cancel or pause one subscription you no longer use.
    Why
    The figure had no source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  2. Unsupported claim removed

    How to Reduce Monthly Expenses Without Stress (Step-by-Step)

    What it said
    "forgotten subscriptions alone run about $27–32/month for the average person"
    What it says now
    The statistic was removed. The figures on the page are described as illustrative, not averages.
    Why
    The figure had no source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  3. Factual error

    How to Make a Grocery Budget That Works (Free Worked Example)

    What it said
    The worked example said a household "set a target of $440, split into four weekly amounts of $110".
    What it says now
    The example now uses weekly amounts of about $102 ($440 x 12 / 52 = $101.54), and the page has a table converting monthly grocery targets to weekly limits.
    Why
    An average month is 52 / 12 = 4.33 weeks, not four. $110 a week for a year is $476.67 a month, not $440.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  4. Unsupported claim removed

    The Simple Bill Review Checklist That Cuts Hidden Charges (Free Printable)

    What it said
    "Forgotten subscriptions, almost every time. Most people are paying for at least one service they no longer use."
    What it says now
    The generalisation was removed. The line now says forgotten subscriptions are a good first place to look and tells readers to check their own statements.
    Why
    The claim about what most people pay for had no source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  5. Clarification

    UK Back to School Budget: Save Around £180 on School Supplies

    What it said
    The title, description and search listing promised "Save Around £180" per child, and the introduction said "you can trim around £180 off the bill per child this year".
    What it says now
    The headline promise was removed. The page now shows £179 per child (£325 - £146) as the difference between two sets of example prices, and says so.
    Why
    The £180 came from a table of illustrative prices, not from a survey or a source, so it read as a promise the page could not make.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  6. Unsupported claim removed

    UK University Budget Guide: Student Finance Made Simple

    What it said
    The page said repayment starts above "around £25,000 a year on the current English plan", priced the TOTUM card at "around £14.99 a year", gave the Student Oyster discount as "30% off", said "Many students earn £80-£150 a week", gave overdraft limits of "often £1,000-£2,000", and said the 16-25 Railcard "saves a third on most rail fares" without its £12 minimum fare before 10am on weekdays.
    What it says now
    The threshold is now stated as £25,000 on Plan 5, with a note that other plans differ and a link to GOV.UK. The TOTUM price, Oyster discount, earnings range and overdraft limits were removed or replaced by a pointer to the provider. The Railcard entry now gives the £35 and £80 prices and the £12 minimum fare, with a link. The tax-free allowance now cites GOV.UK for 2026 to 2027.
    Why
    These figures were unsourced or incomplete. The repayment, tax and Railcard facts were checked against the official pages on 7 October 2026. Source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  7. Unsupported claim removed

    UK Back to School Budget: Save Around £180 on School Supplies

    What it said
    Prices for named stores were stated as fact, for example "Aldi runs its famous uniform bundle ... for around £5 for the whole set", Tesco F&F "from about £3.50", Asda George "roughly £6" and Primark "from £2.50".
    What it says now
    The store prices were removed. The page tells readers to compare current ranges and the price per item, and its worked examples are labelled as using hypothetical prices.
    Why
    The prices were not tied to a dated source and shop prices change.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  8. Factual error

    52-Week Money Challenge: The $1,378 Schedule

    What it said
    "If your $1,378 sits in an account paying around 4% per year, you could earn roughly $30 to $55 in interest over the year, depending on timing."
    What it says now
    At an illustrative 4% a year, the standard schedule earns about $18 in interest over the year and the reverse schedule about $37. About $55 applies only if the whole $1,378 sat untouched for a full year.
    Why
    The range assumed the whole amount was saved from the start, but the schedule deposits it gradually. Recomputed from the weekly deposits, compounded weekly.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  9. Factual error

    How to Create a Simple Cash Envelope System (Stop Overspending Today)

    What it said
    The monthly column showed ~$430, ~$215, ~$170 and ~$170 under a total of "~$1,000". Those four rows add to $985.
    What it says now
    The rows are now ~$433, ~$217, ~$173 and ~$173 (each weekly amount x 52 / 12) with a total of ~$996, and the column heading states the method.
    Why
    The total did not equal the sum of the rows above it. $230 a week x 52 / 12 is $996.67.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  10. Clarification

    FREE Household Budget Template: Complete Family Money Planner

    What it said
    "Think car registration ($120), Costco membership ($65)" were given as examples of yearly bills.
    What it says now
    Both amounts are now labelled as examples. The Costco fee is no longer stated as fact.
    Why
    The membership fee had not been checked against Costco's current terms.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  11. Clarification

    21 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Feeling Miserable (Save Up to $300/Month)

    What it said
    The title promised "Save Up to $300/Month", and the search description said "Lower your food costs by up to $300 a month".
    What it says now
    The title and description no longer promise a saving. The page presents about $300 a month as one illustrative path built from its own table (about $298), not a guarantee.
    Why
    A headline figure read as a promise the page itself says it cannot make.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  12. Unsupported claim removed

    How to Review Monthly Subscriptions (Find and Cancel Hidden Charges)

    What it said
    A table listed prices for named services: "Video streaming (e.g. Netflix Standard) ~$18", "A second streaming service (e.g. Disney+) ~$16" and "Music streaming (e.g. Spotify Premium) ~$13".
    What it says now
    The table now uses hypothetical example prices with no brand names, labelled as examples.
    Why
    The prices for named services were not sourced or dated, and such prices change often.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  13. Unsupported claim removed

    Emergency Fund: Plan Your First $1,000

    What it said
    "In 2026, many online banks pay somewhere around 4% a year, while big traditional banks often pay close to 0.01%." The rate table repeated these figures.
    What it says now
    The page cites the FDIC national average rates (savings 0.37%, interest checking 0.07%, September 2026) and shows 4% only as a row labelled as an illustrative rate, not a quote.
    Why
    The rates had no source. The FDIC publishes national averages. Source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  14. Factual error

    College Freshman Budget Guide: How to Survive on $500/Month USA

    What it said
    "Spotify Student bundles music and a video service for around $6 a month."
    What it says now
    Spotify Premium Student was $6.99 a month after a free first month in October 2026, and currently includes Hulu (With Ads) for eligible students. The page now says to check Spotify's page for the current price and terms.
    Why
    The price had not been checked against Spotify's own page. It was read on 6 October 2026 and is now cited. Source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  15. Unsupported claim removed

    The $1 Savings Challenge: How $1 a Day Becomes $365 (or $1,000)

    What it said
    "swapping name brands for store brands on a few staples can free up $20 to $40 a month."
    What it says now
    The range was removed. Readers are pointed to their own receipts to see how much store brands save.
    Why
    The range had no source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink

  16. Unsupported claim removed

    Cheap Healthy Meals for Students: Eat Well on $30/Week

    What it said
    "Aldi is usually the cheapest for staples like eggs, milk, frozen vegetables, and canned beans. A dozen eggs often runs $1.99 to $2.79." Frozen vegetables were also priced at "$1.25 to $2 a bag".
    What it says now
    The prices and the claim that one chain is usually cheapest were removed. The page says to compare unit prices at the stores near you.
    Why
    The prices were not tied to a dated source.

    Corrected by Ali Usman. Permalink