Last updated: May 8, 2026
Finance Pulse (https://getfinancepulse.com) is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. This page explains how we make money, what that means for the content you read, and how we keep our editorial independent.
How we make money
Some free content on this site is supported by partnerships with financial product providers. We may receive compensation when you:
- Click on certain links to advertisers, partners, or sponsors
- Open an account, apply for a product, or complete a transaction with a partner you found through our site
- Interact with a placement or offer that is identified as sponsored
This compensation may take the form of an affiliate commission, a fixed referral fee (CPA), a per-click payment (CPC), or a flat sponsorship fee.
How compensation may impact this site
The compensation we receive may affect how and where products appear on this site, including their position in lists, comparison tables, or category pages. It may also affect which products we choose to cover.
We do not include every financial product or company available on the market. The presence or absence of a product on Finance Pulse is not an endorsement, and absence does not mean a product is unsuitable.
What compensation does NOT affect
Finance Pulse does not sell a favorable editorial score or factual conclusion. Our intended safeguards include:
- Editorial scores. Scores are intended to follow the same category criteria regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.
- Pros and cons. Material limitations found during research should be included alongside benefits.
- Factual claims. Rates, fees, terms, and product details should be checked against issuer documentation or another authoritative source.
You don't pay extra
Affiliate compensation is generally paid by the partner. Product pricing, rates, eligibility, and terms are controlled by the provider, so readers should compare the offer shown through our link with the provider's current terms.
You are not required to use our links and may go directly to the provider's website.
Which links earn us money
Not every link on this site is an affiliate link. As a general rule:
- Links to specific products inside reviews, comparison tables, "best of" lists, and most "Open account" or "Apply now" buttons may earn us a commission.
- Links to news sources, regulatory bodies, government websites, academic research, and educational resources are not compensated.
- Links inside the body of educational articles may or may not be compensated, depending on context.
Where required, individual articles will include an additional in-line disclosure near the top of the page.
Our editorial methodology
Product reviews are intended to use category-appropriate criteria. Brokerage research may consider fees, available investments, platform features, research tools, and customer support. Credit card research may consider rewards, fees, introductory offers, and ongoing benefits.
Our editorial scores are based on publicly verifiable product information and a consistent research rubric. If a review includes hands-on testing, that review describes exactly what was tested. We update reviews when product terms change.
Rates, fees, and terms
Financial product details (APYs, APRs, fees, rewards rates, minimum balances, intro offers, etc.) change frequently and are set by the issuer, not by us. While we make every effort to keep this information current, we cannot guarantee it is up to date at the moment you read it.
Always verify current rates and terms directly with the financial institution before applying for or using any product.
Not financial advice
Nothing on Finance Pulse is personalized financial advice. Our content is for general informational and educational purposes only. Your financial situation is unique, and a product that is right for one person may not be right for another. Please consult a qualified, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor before making significant financial decisions. See our full Disclaimer for details.
FTC compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Questions or concerns
If you have questions about how we make money, our editorial process, or this disclosure, email hello@getfinancepulse.com.
Advertising and partnerships
For advertising or partnership inquiries, email partners@getfinancepulse.com. Include your company name, the proposed arrangement, and relevant details.
A partnership inquiry does not guarantee coverage, placement, a favorable score, or a recommendation.