Pocket Plain is a personal-finance site by Thiago Costa. Its purpose is to make everyday money decisions easier to understand, with clear explanations, useful examples, and sources readers can check for themselves.
The English edition is written for readers in the United States. The Brazilian Portuguese edition considers the financial products, institutions, and everyday questions relevant to Brazil. A topic may appear in both editions, but the local rules and examples need their own research.
About Thiago Costa
Thiago is responsible for Pocket Plain's editorial decisions.
Thiago’s background biography is awaiting the owner’s validation. We do not assert qualifications, licenses or professional experience that have not been verified.
Thiago created the Steady Wallet YouTube channel. You can also find his personal-finance content on Steady Wallet on YouTube. The channel and this site share a commitment to explaining money in plain language.
What readers should expect
Pocket Plain's editorial commitment is to explain the reasoning behind an article and make its important factual claims traceable. That means checking relevant sources, identifying assumptions in calculations, and giving examples enough context to be useful.
Before publishing, Thiago is responsible for making sure the content receives a human review for factual accuracy, clarity, and the country it covers. Firsthand experience, opinion, and information from outside sources should be clearly distinguished. An example is an illustration, not a prediction or a promise of results.
The How we work page explains these standards, including source selection, updates, and corrections.
Independence and how the site may earn money
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Our policy is to disclose a commercial relationship near the relevant content. Payment must not determine our editorial conclusions, and sponsors must not buy a favorable assessment. Recommendations should explain relevant costs, limitations, and who a product may suit.
See the affiliate disclosure for the site's applicable arrangements.
Questions and corrections
If something looks wrong, please send the article link, the statement in question, and any supporting source to contact@pocketplain.com. Thiago is responsible for reviewing reports. Our policy is to correct confirmed errors and explain changes that materially affect an article's meaning. See corrections or contact.
A note about financial decisions
Pocket Plain provides general educational information. It does not provide personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Your circumstances and the rules that apply to you matter; consult a suitably qualified professional when you need advice for your situation. Read the financial disclaimer.
Samples and support
Anything marked SAMPLE is demonstration content. Fictional cases are not reader testimonials, product rankings are not live offers, and sample briefs are not current news. Draft samples still require editor review.
Advertising and affiliate arrangements may support the project. They must be disclosed where relevant; payment does not buy an editorial conclusion. See our editorial policy and affiliate disclosure.
Questions and corrections can be sent to contact@pocketplain.com. Our content is general education, not personal financial, tax, or legal advice.