About

Who we are

Thriftelo is built around the idea that a budget is a record, not a punishment. We write about the habits that make the record easy to keep.

Every entry is general information, written in plain words, and reviewed at least once a year.

What we do not do

We do not offer financial products, give personal advice, match you with companies, or share your details with anyone who might want to sell you something.

Thriftelo is a brand of The Nelson M Group LLC. It is an information website and not a bank, lender, credit service or financial adviser.

How we write and check

Every guide is written by the Thriftelo editorial team at The Nelson M Group LLC from general, widely shared guidance, such as material published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the FDIC, the IRS and university extension programs. Each guide shows the month it was last reviewed, and we revisit them at least once a year.

Spotted something wrong? Write to [email protected] with “Correction” in the subject line and we will look at it. If something here differs from your own policy, your policy wins.

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