How we work
How we make money
Last updated August 2026
The short answer
Rung may earn money from advertising and provider referrals.
- Paid links and sponsored placements carry a clear label.
- Our conclusions follow the checks in our editorial policy.
- Referral payment does not add points to a product's score.
- A paid partner can still rank below a cheaper option.
Where the money comes from
Rung may earn a referral fee when you click or apply through some provider links. The site may also earn money from ads or sponsored placements.
Every paid link or placement carries a label and follows our advertiser disclosure.
What payment does not change
Our editorial policy sets the checks. Cost comes first. Payment does not change the conclusion, soften the downside, or remove a cheaper option.
How you can check the line
The conflict is real, so the rules need to be easy to check.
- Every paid link is labeled before you click.
- The same published rubric applies to paid and unpaid products.
- Each product guide names the downside and who should walk away.
If a page appears to protect a partner, tell us at hello@rungfinancial.com. We will review it.