At Beating Broke, our number one priority is you. Everything we publish is designed to help you make confident, well-informed financial decisions — and we take that responsibility seriously.
That means being transparent about how we work, holding every piece of content to the same high standard, and never letting commercial interests get in the way of giving you honest, accurate information.
What you can expect from us
Every piece of content we publish is held to the same standard — no exceptions. You can count on our content to be:
- Accurate and well-researched. We don’t publish what we can’t verify. Every claim is supported by reliable, current, and credible sources.
- Fact-checked before it reaches you. Every data point, statistic, quote, and assertion is reviewed for accuracy before publication. We don’t rush this step.
- Properly sourced. We credit our sources. Referenced data, research, and quotes are clearly attributed through direct citation or links to original materials.
- Written for you — not for us. Our content exists to serve you, not to fill a page. Everything we publish must be clear, practical, and directly relevant to your financial life.
- Consistently reviewed. No content goes live without passing through our editorial process. Quality is not negotiable.
We actively seek feedback from our readers and use it to improve. If something isn’t working, we want to know.
Our editorial independence
Our editorial team operates independently from our business, advertising, and affiliate partnerships. The recommendations and assessments you read on our site reflect our genuine editorial judgment — nothing else.
Our writers and editors are never compensated based on affiliate performance or advertiser relationships. When sponsored content appears on our platforms, it is always clearly labeled and kept separate from our editorial coverage.
How we get it right
Every contributor to District Media is personally accountable for the accuracy and integrity of their work. That means:
- Each writer researches their topic thoroughly and verifies every fact, figure, and claim before submission. Speculation and unsupported assertions have no place in our content.
- Each writer cites their sources clearly and completely. We don’t present other people’s ideas, data, or wording as original work.
- Each writer submits 100% original content. We don’t publish plagiarised, spun, or recycled material.
- Each writer keeps our readers in mind — particularly the people who rely on us most: those seeking financial clarity and guidance they can act on with confidence.
- Each writer discloses any financial relationships, holdings, or affiliations that could be relevant to the topics they cover. Where a conflict of interest cannot be adequately managed, the contributor is recused from that coverage.
When we get it wrong
We correct our mistakes openly and promptly. You deserve to know when something has changed.
- Minor errors — such as typos, broken links, or small inaccuracies — are corrected promptly.
- Significant errors are corrected with a clearly dated notice at the top of the article, explaining what changed and why.
- We do not silently delete or rewrite articles to hide mistakes.
To report an error, please contact our editorial team at amanda@districtmediafinance.com.
Our use of AI
We’re transparent about the tools we use. AI may assist in parts of our content process — but every article you read has been fully reviewed, edited, and verified by a human contributor before submission, and then reviewed again by at least two human editors before it goes live.
The contributor — not the tool — is responsible for the accuracy, tone, and integrity of every piece we publish.
Our standards apply to everyone
Everyone who publishes under the District Media name is held to the same expectations. Failing to meet our editorial standards may result in corrective action, including revision requests, reduced assignments, or ending the working relationship.
Images & media
Most photography on our platforms is licensed through 123rf.com and Shutterstock, along with other stock providers. Some images are produced by District Media staff.
Regulatory compliance
District Media complies with all applicable U.S. state and federal publishing laws, including FTC guidelines governing endorsements, affiliate disclosures, and advertising transparency.
Get in touch
We value your feedback — it shapes how we evolve our platforms and editorial processes. If you have a concern, a correction, or a suggestion, please reach out.
District Media, Inc.329 NE Couch Street, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97232
Amanda Blankenship — Chief Editor
amanda@districtmediafinance.com
Tamila McDonald — Chief Operations Officer (editorial questions)
tamila@districtmediafinance.com
General enquiries
james@districtmediafinance.com
Affiliate disclosure
Some links in our articles are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial ratings, rankings, or recommendations. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will help you. This disclosure is made in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.