Who writes and reviews
SwitchWize content
Every guide is written by a named expert, reviewed for accuracy, and updated when rates change. No anonymous content, no unverified claims.
The team
Our editorial standards
SwitchWize follows Google's E-E-A-T framework as the foundation of every article we publish.
Experience
Our writers have direct experience with the financial products they cover — personal savings accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and investment accounts used in real life.
Expertise
Authors hold relevant credentials — CFP®, CFEI, real estate licenses, and years of specialized financial journalism across our coverage categories.
Authoritativeness
Every rate claim is verified against live data from 150+ institutions, updated daily. We cite Federal Reserve data (FRED), FDIC records, and official lender sources.
Trustworthiness
SwitchWize earns revenue through affiliate partnerships but our rankings are never influenced by commercial relationships. Editorial decisions are independent.
How every article is made
Research
Writers gather rate data, lender terms, and relevant FRED data before drafting.
Draft
Articles written to a strict accuracy standard — every rate claim cited, every claim verifiable.
Review
Editor reviews for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SwitchWize's editorial standards.
Fact-check
Rate data verified against live sources on the day of publication.
Publish
Articles go live with publishedAt and updatedAt timestamps for full transparency.
Maintain
Articles reviewed on a rolling basis. Rates verified and updatedAt bumped when content is refreshed.
Where our data comes from
150+ institutions tracked daily. Rate observations stored with source URL, timestamp, and institution ID. Verified by hand quarterly.
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) for national averages — DPSACBW027SBOG for savings, MORTGAGE30US for mortgages, TERMCBCCALLNS for credit cards.
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