What we publish
Pension FAQ publishes plain-English guides to retirement income, pension eligibility, and the tax rules that affect pensioners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. We welcome guest contributions from pension professionals, researchers, tax specialists, and experienced writers who can explain complex rules clearly.
Our readers are ordinary pensioners, near-retirees, and family members helping someone navigate a pension decision. Useful contributions solve a specific reader problem and show the official source behind each material claim.
Topics we are looking for
- Social Security, state pension, CPP/OAS, and Age Pension rules.
- Pension taxation, withholding, and cross-border issues.
- Eligibility, survivor, divorce, and military pension questions.
- Public-sector, teacher, and company pension administration.
- Practical retirement-income planning with clear assumptions and limits.
What makes a strong pitch
- A specific reader question. “How UK state pension deferral works” is stronger than “retirement planning tips.”
- Primary sources. Link to the tax authority, pension administrator, or legislation you rely on.
- Original explanation. We do not republish material that is already available elsewhere.
- Plain English. Define technical terms, use short sections, and avoid jargon where a simpler phrase works.
- Accurate dates and figures. Say which tax year or jurisdiction a rule applies to.
Editorial guidelines
- Length: usually 1,200–2,000 words. Shorter pieces are fine if the answer is genuinely simple.
- Originality: the draft must be your own work and not published elsewhere.
- Disclosure: tell us about any employer, client, affiliate, or financial relationship that could affect the article.
- No promotional copy: we do not publish articles whose main purpose is to sell a product, service, or link placement. Relevant authoritative links are welcome.
- AI-assisted drafts: accepted if a human has checked every factual claim and source. You remain responsible for accuracy.
- Editing: we may edit for clarity, length, accuracy, and house style. We will not add claims you did not make.
- Publication: submission does not guarantee publication. We review each pitch on editorial fit and reader value.
What to send
- A short pitch (150–250 words) explaining the reader question and why you are qualified to answer it.
- An outline with the main sections.
- Two or three primary sources you plan to cite.
- A short author bio and one or two relevant writing samples.
How to pitch
Email [email protected] with the subject line Guest contribution pitch: [topic]. Please send the pitch in the body of the email rather than as an attachment.
We aim to reply within seven business days. If your pitch is a fit, we will ask for the full draft and a source list. If it is not a fit, you are welcome to pitch a different topic after 30 days.
Contact
Questions about the guidelines: [email protected].
Last reviewed: 12 November 2026.