Our standards
- Sourced: factual claims, especially figures, link to or name an official source where one exists.
- Labeled: figures carry a source label (see Methodology).
- Dated: pages show when content was published or last updated, and data shows when it was verified.
- Clear about limits: where we don't know, or sources conflict, we say so.
- Plain language: we explain money and tax topics for non-experts, and we point you to official guidance and professionals for decisions that depend on your circumstances.
Editorial independence
Advertisers and affiliate partners have no say in what we publish, which universities we cover, or how figures are displayed. Ads are separated from data and clearly distinct from content. See our Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure.
Tax and finance content
Tax and finance articles use current-year figures from the relevant agency (for example IRS publications), show the tax year they apply to, and are reviewed when rules change. They describe general rules, not personal advice. See the Disclaimer.
Corrections
We want to hear when something is wrong.
- Report it: email contact@graduateledger.com with the page URL and, ideally, an official source.
- We check it: against the official source, normally within a week.
- We fix it: corrected figures are updated, the verified date changes, and for significant errors in articles we add a note describing what changed.
- We tell you: if you gave your email, we'll reply when it's fixed.
Updates
Articles carry an "updated" date when they are substantively revised. Data pages show verification dates on each figure.