Editorial Policy

MarklyFinance is committed to producing accurate, independent, and trustworthy personal finance content. This Editorial Policy outlines the standards and practices that guide everything we publish.

Editorial Independence

Our content is created independently of any advertiser, partner, or sponsor. Advertising and sponsorships never influence the topics we cover, the opinions we express, or the conclusions we reach. Editorial decisions are made solely by our editorial team.

Expertise and Authorship (E-E-A-T)

All articles are written or reviewed by James Mitchell, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with 12+ years of experience. We follow Google's E-E-A-T principles — Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness — and every author page clearly displays credentials and expertise.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

We strive for factual accuracy in every article. Claims are supported by primary sources, official government resources (such as IRS.gov and the Federal Reserve), and reputable financial institutions. Sources are cited within articles and listed in the references section.

Originality

All content is original and written specifically for MarklyFinance. We do not publish duplicate, auto-generated, or plagiarized content. Every article is crafted to provide genuine value to our readers.

Content Updates

Personal finance and tax rules change. We regularly review and update our content to reflect current laws, rates, and best practices. Each article displays a "last updated" date so readers know when it was most recently reviewed.

Transparency

We clearly distinguish editorial content from advertising. If an article contains affiliate links or sponsored content, it is disclosed. Our calculators are provided free of charge and are not influenced by any product or service.

Reader Feedback and Corrections

We welcome reader feedback and corrections. If you believe any content is inaccurate or outdated, contact us at james@finance.automarkly.com and we will review and correct it promptly.

Compliance

Our content complies with Google's Helpful Content Guidelines, Search Quality Rater Guidelines, and AdSense program policies. We are committed to maintaining a high-quality, user-first publication.