Clear Purpose

Our Mission

Light Retire exists to provide Canadians with unbiased, plain-language explanations of retirement-planning fundamentals. Founded by professionals in finance, education, and technical writing, the project rejects promotional language and brand mentions in every article. Our “information-only” mandate aligns with Google Ads moderation standards and Canadian advertising guidelines. By focusing on clarity and neutrality, we help readers understand key concepts such as wealth security and insurance without feeling steered toward specific products. Transparency remains the cornerstone of every content decision we make.

Our Editorial Process

Light Retire follows a repeatable, transparent workflow designed to keep every article accurate, neutral, and easy to read. Work begins with a source map that lists current Canadian legislation, government notices, and peer-reviewed studies. Drafts are written in plain language and tagged for later verification. A multi-layered review then removes jargon, checks facts, and screens for policy-sensitive wording. Finally, published pieces enter a quarterly update cycle so figures and examples remain current.

Throughout this process, version-control logs capture every edit, allowing the team to trace changes and restore earlier language when necessary. A second editor—independent of the drafting phase—reviews the piece to provide an additional layer of objectivity. Accessibility checks confirm that headings follow a logical hierarchy, alt text accompanies diagrams, and reading-level scores stay within commonly accepted guidelines. Superseded versions are archived in a restricted repository for seven years, preserving historical transparency without cluttering the live site. Collectively, these measures safeguard the integrity of each guide while keeping the reading experience clear and straightforward for visitors.

Structured Research

Each topic outline includes citations to official statutes, advisory bulletins, and academic papers. Writers rely on this outline throughout drafting, ensuring that every statement can be traced back to a verifiable source.

Multi-Layered Review

Content passes through fact-checking, plain-language editing, and compliance screening. Headings stay descriptive, sentences remain concise, and any language that might appear promotional or speculative is removed before publication.

Scheduled Updates

Contribution limits, age thresholds, and filing deadlines are reviewed on a fixed quarterly calendar—or sooner if regulators announce changes. An internal tracker logs each revision, preserving clarity and consistency across the entire library.

Quality Control & Reader Feedback

After publication, quarterly audits confirm factual accuracy, link integrity, and accessibility compliance. Analytics collect aggregated metrics—such as average time on page—without identifying individual visitors, helping us refine navigation and formatting. Readers can submit feedback through a contact form, optional on-page surveys, or direct email; each comment is logged and categorized for editorial review. Suggestions often lead to glossary expansions or deeper dives into emerging topics. This iterative cycle keeps our library current, relevant, and easy to understand for audiences at all knowledge levels.

Continuous Improvement

To maintain transparency, we publish brief release notes at the end of updated articles, outlining what changed and the date of revision. These notes help returning readers quickly spot new figures, clarified terminology, or additional resources without re-reading the entire piece. Feedback trends are reviewed in monthly editorial meetings, where patterns—such as repeated questions about tax timing—prompt priority adjustments to our content roadmap. We also run periodic accessibility spot-checks using screen-reader simulations to verify that recent layout tweaks remain user-friendly. By combining data analytics with direct reader input and formal audits, we close the loop between publication, evaluation, and continuous enhancement.

Independence & Transparency

Light Retire operates without commercial sponsorships, referral programs, or paid placements, ensuring no external entity influences editorial direction. Funding comes solely from internal resources, and any future change in the financial model will be announced on this page before new content appears. We proactively disclose potential conflicts of interest and collect only minimal personal data needed for correspondence. By safeguarding our independence, we preserve the neutrality that visitors expect when consulting retirement-planning guides. This clear separation from commercial interests reinforces trust in every piece of information we publish.

Light Retire

Light Retire — Plain-language guidance on retirement planning and wealth security in Canada. All information is provided for informational purposes only.