legal
Fact-Checking Policy
We fact-check every article before publication. This policy describes how we verify claims, which sources we rely on, and how we handle corrections.
Our fact-checking process
- Identify every factual claim in a draft.
- Trace each claim to an authoritative, public source.
- Flag anything that cannot be verified for revision or removal.
- Confirm that framing is accurate and not misleading.
Verification methods
We prioritize primary and government sources — such as the FTC, CFPB, and state attorneys general — over secondary commentary. Where laws vary by state, we note that variation rather than overgeneralizing. Unverified numbers, such as exact rescission periods, are not published without a confirmed source.
Source and citation requirements
Substantive claims must be supported by a citation. Our standards for choosing and citing sources are detailed in our Sources & Citations Policy.
Correction procedures
If a published fact turns out to be inaccurate, we correct it and note the change per our Corrections Policy. Our overall standards are set in the Editorial Policy.
Sources & citations
- 1.FTC — Timeshares and Vacation Plans— Federal Trade Commission
- 2.FTC — Consumer Privacy— Federal Trade Commission
- 3.California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)— California Office of the Attorney General