What we publish from outside contributors, the standard it has to meet, and how to pitch. Last updated 24 September 2026.
The short version: we publish pieces from people who have lived through the armed forces pension and compensation schemes, or who work with them professionally. Every figure must trace to an official source, and we do not sell links.
The people who read this site are serving personnel, veterans and their families making decisions about real money: whether to commute, when to leave, how to claim, what a pension is worth on divorce. We want contributions that help them make those decisions better. That usually means one of two things: first-hand experience nobody can get from a scheme booklet, or specialist knowledge from someone who deals with these cases every week.
Who we want to hear from
Serving and former service personnel who have been through a pension or compensation process and can say what it was actually like: an Early Departure Payment, a medical discharge, an AFCS or War Pension claim, a reconsideration or appeal, a McCloud choice, a pension split on divorce.
Families and survivors who have dealt with a survivor's pension, a War Widow's Pension or a claim on behalf of someone else.
Specialists: FCA-regulated financial advisers, family law solicitors, pension administrators, welfare officers and service charity caseworkers writing general explainers from their own practice.
The standard your piece has to meet
Guest pieces are held to the same standard as everything else on the site, set out in our editorial policy.
Every figure is sourced. Rates, factors, ages and deadlines must come from a primary source such as gov.uk, the scheme rules, Veterans UK or the Government Actuary's Department. Send the source with the figure. A forum post or another website is not a source.
Figures are current and dated. Use the rates in force when you submit and say which year they apply to.
Schemes are kept apart. AFPS 75, AFPS 05, AFPS 15, the AFCS and the War Pension Scheme have different rules. Name the scheme every time a rule is stated.
General information, not advice. No personal recommendations and no calls to action for your own services inside the article.
Original and yours. Not published anywhere else, and written by you. We decline machine-written drafts.
What we do not accept
Paid guest posts, or payment for a link inside an article.
Pitches from claims management companies or lead-generation sites.
General personal finance pieces with no armed forces angle.
Topics we already cover well, unless you bring something our guide does not have.
Links in the body of an article are there to cite sources, so they point at primary sources. You get one link in your author bio, to your own site or profile, with your name or your firm's name as the link text. Commercial enquiries are a separate matter: email us with “Advertising” in the subject line.
How to pitch
Email [email protected] with “Guest post pitch” in the subject line. Please send a pitch rather than a finished article, and include:
Your pitch
A working title and a short outline of what the piece covers.
Why you are the person to write it: your service or professional background.
If you are FCA-regulated or a solicitor, your Financial Services Register or SRA number.
The official sources you will rely on for any figures.
One or two links to things you have written before, if you have them.
Before pitching, search the guides and sitemap to check we have not already covered your topic.
What happens next
This site is run by one person, so replies take a few working days. If the pitch fits, we agree the angle with you before you write. Once your draft is in, we edit it for accuracy, clarity and house style, and check every figure against its source. You see the final version before it goes live.
Accepted pieces are published under your name with a short bio. Pension rates change every April and rules change in between, so we may update your piece later to keep it correct. If you have not heard back within two weeks, please take it as a no.
Frequently asked questions
How do I submit a guest post?
Email a pitch, not a finished article, to [email protected] with “Guest post pitch” in the subject line. Include a working title, a short outline, your background and the official sources you will use.
Do you accept sponsored posts or paid links?
No. We do not publish paid guest posts or sell links. For advertising, email us with “Advertising” in the subject line.
Do you pay contributors?
No. We do not charge to publish a guest post either.
Can I write about my own AFCS or pension case?
Yes, that is exactly the kind of piece we want. Leave out anything that identifies you if you would rather stay anonymous, and tell us in your pitch.
Can I link to my firm?
Once, in your author bio, using your name or your firm's name. Links inside the article go to official sources.
Can I republish the piece elsewhere?
Please do not republish it in full. You are welcome to share the link and quote a short extract.
