HearthWise Editorial Guidelines

At HearthWise, our primary mission is to help you make informed financial decisions for your home and family. We maintain strict editorial standards to ensure our content is accurate, independent, and trustworthy.

Our Mission

To empower families with practical knowledge and tools for better financial decision-making.

Our Vision

A world where every household has access to clear, actionable financial guidance.

Editorial Principles

Accuracy and Independence

We ensure all content is accurate and free from external influence.

Practical and Actionable

Our advice is clear, practical, and easy to implement.

Inclusive and Accessible

We provide content for all financial stages and backgrounds.

Transparency

We disclose how we make money and choose products to review.

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Editorial Independence

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Our editorial team of experienced writers and editors is solely responsible for creating all content on HearthWise. The viewpoints expressed in our articles and product reviews are based on thorough research and objective assessment.

We maintain a strict separation between our editorial and business teams:

  • Our business partners and advertisers do not influence our editorial decisions or product reviews.
  • Editorial team members never receive compensation from companies or products we cover.
  • Writers' and editors' performance evaluations and compensation are not affected by favorable or unfavorable product reviews.
  • We disclose partnerships but don't allow them to impact our objective assessments.

Corrections Policy

We are committed to accuracy in our content. If we make a mistake:

  • We correct the error promptly and note the correction in the article
  • For significant corrections, we add an editor's note explaining the change
  • We welcome feedback from readers about potential errors at [email protected]

Our commitment to accuracy extends beyond initial publication. We regularly review our content for accuracy and timeliness, updating information as needed to ensure it remains relevant and useful.