Last updated: July 28, 2026
Steady Purse covers money, which means the standard for accuracy has to be high. This page explains how our content is researched, written, reviewed, and kept current, so you can judge whether to trust it.
Meaningful human involvement
Every article is planned, written, and reviewed by a person. We do not publish unreviewed automated output. A human decides the topic, checks the facts against primary sources, edits for clarity and accuracy, and signs off before anything goes live.
Our sourcing standard
For any rule, rate, threshold, or figure, we cite primary sources rather than repeating what other blogs say. That means official references such as the Internal Revenue Service for tax rules, the Social Security Administration for benefits, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for consumer finance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics for economic data, and official product documentation for specific tools. Where we describe a general principle rather than a specific figure, we say so.
What we will not do
- We do not invent statistics, figures, or sources.
- We do not give personalised financial, tax, or investment advice. Our content is educational. See our disclaimer.
- We do not let advertising or affiliate relationships change our recommendations. See our affiliate disclosure.
How we handle money-specific claims
Personal finance is a Your Money or Your Life topic, so we are deliberately careful. We frame guidance around behaviour and systems rather than predictions, we avoid promising specific outcomes, and we point you to a qualified professional for decisions that depend on your personal situation.
Updates and review cadence
Rules and rates change, so content does too. We review time-sensitive articles at least once a year, and sooner when a rule or rate changes. When an article is updated in a way that affects its guidance, we revise its published date so you know it is current.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it. Spotted an error? Tell us through the contact page. We review every report, correct confirmed errors promptly, and note significant corrections on the affected article.
Authorship
Articles carry a byline so you know who wrote them. You can learn about the person behind Steady Purse on the about page.