Every article on SavingHunt is researched, written, and edited to the same standards we'd want for ourselves. This page explains the process behind a typical guide, so you know what's gone into the advice you're reading.
How we choose what to cover
We pick topics three ways: questions readers ask us directly, gaps we notice when researching our own financial decisions, and trends we see in personal-finance communities. We don't take suggestions in exchange for coverage, and we don't repeat what's already well-covered elsewhere unless we have something concrete to add.
The research process
Before we write, we gather information from:
- Primary documentation — the actual terms, fee schedules, and small print of any product mentioned
- Reputable secondary sources — government agencies (FTC, CFPB, HMRC, etc.), academic studies, and established personal-finance publications
- Hands-on testing — for products like apps, banks, and online tools, we sign up and use them ourselves when feasible
- Practitioner interviews — financial advisors, accountants, and subject-matter experts where appropriate
Fact-checking
Every figure, rate, fee, and statistic in a published article is sourced. Before publication, an editor independently re-checks claims against the source material. Where a number is time-sensitive (interest rates, government allowances, exchange rates), we date-stamp it and review periodically.
Reviews and "best of" lists
When we rank products, we score against published criteria. The criteria are chosen for the reader's benefit, not the merchant's — for example, a credit card review weighs APR, fees, and rewards over branding or commission rate. Our scoring is documented in the article itself, so you can see how we arrived at the conclusion.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence rankings. See our Affiliate Disclosure for the full story.
Updates and corrections
Personal finance moves. When rates change, products are discontinued, or new information makes an old recommendation outdated, we update the article and note the change at the top. If we get something wrong, we publish a correction prominently — not buried in the footer.
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What we don't do
- We don't republish content from elsewhere without substantial original work added.
- We don't take payment to include or favourably review a brand.
- We don't use AI-generated content as the primary writing on any guide. AI tools may assist with research and outlining; the final draft is always written and edited by a human.
- We don't make personalised financial advice. Our articles are educational. For your specific situation, consult a regulated financial advisor.