Source & Accuracy Policy
How we handle facts, sources, and examples.
Primary sources first
When a guide states a statistic or factual figure, we aim to source it from the most authoritative place available, in this rough order: government agencies and regulators (for example the USDA, the Federal Reserve, the BLS, Ofgem, the ONS, gov.uk, and Statistics Canada), then established non-profit or industry bodies, then reputable research. We link the source inline so you can verify it.
Figures are dated
Prices, interest rates, energy caps, and benefit amounts change. Where a figure is time-sensitive we say what period it applies to, and we update it when the underlying source changes.
Examples vs. facts
Worked examples and sample budgets are illustrations, clearly labelled, and not guarantees. Ranges like “20–40% cheaper” describe typical outcomes, not promises.
When we can’t source a claim, we soften it
If we can’t stand a specific number up against a reliable source, we either remove it or phrase it as a general tendency rather than a precise statistic.
How pricing is verified
Prices, plan tiers, and free-tier limits come from the provider’s own pricing page, not from a summary elsewhere. Where a page quotes them, it shows the date they were last checked, and that date only changes when somebody actually re-checked them — republishing the site does not touch it. If a price has moved since the date shown, treat the provider’s page as authoritative and let us know.
Corrections
If you notice information that appears outdated or incorrect, contact BudgetCalm through the contact page. Every report is reviewed against the underlying source. Confirmed errors are fixed promptly, the page’s updated date changes to reflect it, and where a correction materially changes what the guide said, we note the change on the page rather than editing it away quietly.
No professional relationship
Reading our content does not create an adviser-client relationship. Our guides are general education.