At Hand at the Money, accuracy is the foundation of everything we publish. Personal finance decisions carry real consequences, and we take seriously our responsibility to give readers information they can rely on. This page explains how we handle mistakes when they happen.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Every article goes through a research and review process before publication. That said, we are a small, independent publication, and errors can still slip through: an outdated statistic, a misquoted source, a figure that changes after a rate decision or policy update. When that happens, we correct it openly rather than quietly editing the page and moving on.
Types of Corrections
We distinguish between two kinds of changes:
- Corrections — Fixes to factual errors: wrong numbers, incorrect dates, misattributed quotes, outdated regulations, or broken data. These are always disclosed.
- Updates — Additions made to keep an evergreen article current, such as revised interest rates, new tax brackets, or fresh statistics replacing older ones. These are noted when the change is substantive enough to affect the reader’s understanding.
How We Handle a Correction
- We verify the error against a primary or authoritative source.
- We correct the text in the article itself.
- We add a visible correction note at the bottom of the piece, stating what was changed and when.
- For significant errors that could have materially misled readers, we also note the correction near the top of the article.
We do not remove or unpublish articles simply because they contain an error. Removing content erases the public record of what was said and when — instead, we fix it and document the change.
How to Report an Error
If you spot something that looks incorrect, outdated, or misleading in any article on this site, we want to hear about it. Please include:
- The URL of the article
- The specific claim, figure, or statement you believe is incorrect
- A source or reference supporting the correction, if you have one
Send reports to corrections@handatthemoney.com. We review every submission and aim to respond within a few business days.
Editorial Independence in Corrections
Corrections are handled solely on the basis of factual accuracy. No advertiser, affiliate partner, or third party has any influence over whether or how a correction is made.