Last updated: May 26, 2026
Personal finance content for newcomers has to be right. A wrong fee figure, an outdated tax rule, or a misunderstood eligibility requirement can lead a reader to lose money or miss an opportunity. This page describes the fact-checking process we apply to every article published on Money Abroad Guide — before it goes live, and on a recurring basis after publication.
Our Core Commitments
- Primary sources first. Every fact comes from an official, traceable source.
- Two-step verification. Each numerical claim is verified by the writer and re-verified by an editor.
- Timestamped data. Rates and fees are tied to the date they were checked.
- Visible corrections. When we get something wrong, we fix it — and we say so.
What Counts as a “Fact” on Money Abroad Guide
Inside every article we treat the following as facts that must be sourced and verified:
- Fees, exchange-rate margins, interest rates, APYs
- Minimum balances, monthly maintenance fees, ATM fees
- Eligibility rules (residency, visa, age, ID)
- Insurance status (FDIC, NCUA, CDIC) and regulatory registration
- Tax thresholds, brackets, and filing deadlines (IRS, CRA)
- Delivery times for money transfers
- Quotes and statements attributed to third parties
- Any number, percentage, or date
Source Hierarchy
We use sources in the following order of preference:
- Government and regulator websites. IRS, CRA, FDIC, NCUA, CFPB, CDIC, OSFI, FCAC, FinCEN, USCIS, IRCC, Federal Reserve.
- Provider-published documents. Official fee schedules, account agreements, rate disclosures, and prospectuses.
- Direct testing. Real account opening and live transfers, with screenshots and timestamps.
- Reputable financial press. Used for context, not for primary numbers, with clear attribution.
- Customer support confirmation. When a fact cannot be verified in writing, we contact the provider in writing and quote the response.
We avoid relying on user forums, social media posts, and unsourced articles as primary evidence.
Pre-Publication Checklist
Before any article is published, the writer and the assigned editor confirm that:
- Every numerical claim is linked to a primary source dated within the last twelve months — or, for rate-sensitive content, the last thirty days.
- Provider names, URLs, and product names match the live versions on the provider’s site.
- Tax and immigration statements are tied to the relevant government page and reflect the current tax year.
- Money transfer quotes used in comparisons were collected within the same fifteen-minute window.
- FDIC, NCUA, CDIC, and similar insurance claims have been verified on the regulator’s official registry.
- Affiliate disclosures appear where required by the FTC.
- Absolute claims (“guaranteed”, “risk-free”, “best for everyone”) have been removed.
Post-Publication Review Schedule
Personal finance content has a short shelf life. We schedule periodic reviews based on the type of article:
- Live rate comparisons (money transfers, savings APYs): reviewed at least every 90 days, or sooner when a provider changes its rates.
- Banking and credit guides: reviewed at least every six months.
- Tax and immigration explainers: reviewed at the start of every tax year, and whenever the IRS or CRA publishes a change.
- Evergreen explainers: reviewed at least once a year.
The date of the most recent review is shown at the top of every article as “Last updated”.
Corrections Policy
When we discover or are notified of an error, we follow these steps:
- Verify the claim against the primary source.
- Correct the article as quickly as possible — typically within two business days for material errors.
- Update the “Last updated” date and, where the change is material, add a short “Correction” note at the bottom of the article describing what was changed and when.
- Reply to the reader who flagged the issue, when contact information is available.
We treat typo fixes and clarifications as routine edits. We treat factual or numerical changes as corrections and disclose them.
Conflicts of Interest
If a writer or editor has a personal financial interest in a product covered in an article (for example, employment with the provider or significant ownership), they recuse themselves from the piece. Affiliate commissions are disclosed publicly in our Affiliate Disclosure and have no influence on rankings.
Use of AI in Fact-Checking
We may use AI tools to draft outlines, search for sources, or compare versions of a document. AI is never the final authority on a fact. Every claim verified with AI assistance is then re-checked by a human editor against a primary source. AI is not used to invent rates, fees, or quotes.
Submit a Correction
If a fact on our site looks wrong, please tell us. The fastest path to a correction is a short email with:
- The URL of the article
- The exact sentence or number that needs correcting
- A link to the source you believe is correct
Send corrections to talal@moneyabroadguide.com. We typically respond within two business days.
Learn more about the standards behind every article: Editorial Policy · How We Test · Affiliate Disclosure