Editorial policy and research standards
How Finanz2Go researches, writes, checks, updates and corrects general financial information for international people living in Germany.
A simple standard
Evidence first. Plain English. Limits made visible.
Direct answer
What this policy covers
This policy describes the standard applied to guides, comparisons, calculators and explanatory pages published by Finanz2Go. It is intended to help readers understand how claims are sourced and where uncertainty or limitations should appear.
Fabian Beining, the sole owner and operator of Finanz2Go, is responsible for research, drafting, publication and updates. Finanz2Go does not claim a separate editorial team, independent fact-checking department or professional tax or legal review process.
Publishing workflow
Five checks from question to publication
Define scope
State the reader question, intended audience and decisions the page cannot make.
Collect evidence
Prefer current statutes, authorities, official institutions and other primary sources.
Write clearly
Translate technical material into plain English without removing material conditions.
Verify
Check dates, material claims, links, assumptions and calculation logic before release.
Maintain
Revisit content after material changes or when an error is identified.
Source standards
Traceable claims without false precision
Preferred evidence
- German laws, authorities and official institutions
- Regulator and provider primary documentation
- Official statistical data and recognised research
- Publication dates and source links where practical
How uncertainty is handled
- Rules and documented facts are separated from interpretation
- Material exceptions and scope limits are stated
- Older, incomplete or conflicting evidence is identified
- Unsupported rankings and invented certainty are avoided
Tools and comparisons
Inputs and commercial context should remain inspectable
Calculator outputs are scenarios based on entered values and disclosed assumptions. They are not forecasts, suitability assessments or personal recommendations.
Comparison standard
- Explain the selection scope and comparison criteria
- Show important assumptions and material limitations
- Label commercial or affiliate relationships if introduced
- Do not silently sell an editorial conclusion
Updates and corrections
Material errors should be corrected, not hidden
Content may be reviewed when a material law, product rule or official source changes, when a link or calculation fails, or when a substantive error is identified. No universal fixed review interval is promised.
Readers can report a suspected factual or calculation error through the public contact route. That route is for site information and corrections; it is not an invitation to request personal advice.
Correction approach
Verify the issue against current evidence, correct the affected passage or calculation and update relevant context. A detailed public revision history is added only where it is useful and supportable.
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