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.
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