Bankrate's editorial policy is built on a simple premise: ordinary people deserve the same financial information the institutions have. Our editorial guidelines govern what we cover, how we cover it, and who influences it, so you never have to wonder whether a recommendation was earned.
Key principles
We value your trust, so every editorial decision starts with one question: will this help the person reading it? Rather than just telling you our content is credible, we show you why it is. We trace every claim back to a source, and we stand behind every finding we publish. But naming a problem isn't enough on its own, so every story also gives you a way to act on what you've learned.
Editorial independence
Bankrate's editorial team writes on behalf of you, the reader. Our job is to give you the best advice we can, so you can make smart decisions about your money. Advertisers have no say in that work. A firewall separates them from the editorial side, and no editor or reporter here receives direct compensation from an advertiser.
