Editorial Policy
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Missing Money News is committed to delivering accurate, fair, and trustworthy journalism about unclaimed money, consumer protection, and personal finance. This policy outlines the editorial standards and practices that govern our reporting.
Our Mission
We exist to help consumers find and recover unclaimed money, avoid scams, and understand their rights. Every editorial decision we make is guided by this mission.
Accuracy and Fact-Checking
We verify all factual claims against primary sources before publication. Our primary sources include state treasury and comptroller offices, federal agency databases and press releases, court filings and settlement documents, official government statistics (NAUPA, IRS, PBGC), and direct communications with government officials and legal professionals. When we cannot independently verify a claim, we clearly attribute it and note the limitation.
Independence
Our editorial content is produced independently of our advertising and business operations. Advertisers and sponsors have no influence over what we cover, how we cover it, or the conclusions we reach. Our editorial team operates with complete autonomy.
Corrections Policy
We take errors seriously. When we identify an error in a published article, we correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections are noted at the bottom of the article with the date of the correction and a description of what was changed. If the error is significant, we also add a note at the top of the article.
Sources and Attribution
We attribute all information to its source. When using data, statistics, or claims from other publications or organizations, we clearly cite the source. We do not plagiarize or pass off others’ work as our own. We respect copyright and fair use guidelines.
Conflicts of Interest
Our editorial staff does not accept gifts, payments, or other consideration from entities we cover. If a writer or editor has a personal or financial connection to a subject they are covering, they must disclose it to their editor and may be recused from the assignment. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage.
Content Types
We clearly distinguish between different content types:
- News articles — factual reporting on events, developments, and announcements
- Guides and how-tos — instructional content to help readers take action
- Analysis — in-depth examination of trends, data, and policies
- Fact-checks — verification of specific claims using our fact-check methodology
- Opinion/editorial — clearly labeled opinion pieces representing the author’s viewpoint
Contact
Questions about our editorial standards? Contact our editorial team.