About Fortune Recommends

Fortune Recommends™ is the product reviews arm of Fortune Media. We publish unbiased research and information on the products and services readers use every day to make their lives better. Whether it’s highlighting the best savings accounts, finding the best credit cards, ranking university MBA programs, or exploring ways to get healthier, our mission is to empower readers to make informed choices via data-driven reviews, explainers, and product comparisons.

As part of Fortune, a more than 100-year-old financial media brand, editorial integrity is at the core of our approach. Fortune Recommends is committed to publishing high-quality content that is based on extensive research. Our team of writers and editors is editorially independent and objective, making recommendations that are driven by clear and concise research methodologies.

We take pride in our commitment to transparency and integrity—and our writers and editors stand behind the independence of each of our recommendations. You can trust that they are unbiased and impartial, driven solely by our passion for delivering value to readers.

Education

The Fortune Recommends education team reviews graduate-level educational courses and professional certification programs. Our goal is to help students and professionals discover the educational options and certifications they need to take their careers to the next level.

Our education content provides the guidance and resources readers need to make informed decisions about how and where to acquire new skills. Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to advance your career through an MBA program or a seasoned professional seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving job market, we are committed to helping you achieve success.

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Credit cards

The Fortune Recommends credit cards team covers the wide world of credit cards. With hundreds of choices available on the market today, choosing the right credit card can be a challenging endeavor. We aim to make it as easy as possible to uncover the credit cards best tailored to each reader’s unique goals.

Our staff and contributors possess in-depth experience analyzing the benefits, rewards, and potential pitfalls of your credit card choices. We live in the fine print so our readers don’t have to waste time doing research or worry about making uninformed decisions.

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Banking

The Fortune Recommends banking team reviews deposit products. Everybody needs a bank account, as it’s the foundation of a well-ordered financial life. Our banking team leverages data to uncover the deposit account products that offer the best possible features and rates for your hard-earned dollars.

We have partnered with Curinos, a leading provider of banking industry information and insights, to supply accurate and up-to-date deposit account data. Curinos gathers rates and other account features from nearly every major financial institution across the United States, which helps us give our readers the most timely and up-to-date insights on their banking choices.

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Investing

The Fortune Recommends investing team reviews the accounts and services you need to invest your money for the long haul. Investing for the long term should be a core financial goal for everyone. The investing team picks the platforms, advisors, and assets you need to build a financial plan for all of your goals.

Our product reviews and comparisons leverage a wide range of data to help readers decide the best ways to invest their money. Whether you’re a young professional just getting started or someone who is approaching retirement, we’ve done the research to support your financial planning game.

Business Solutions

The Fortune Recommends business solutions team reviews the products and services entrepreneurs need to run a small business. Starting your own business is the toughest job you’ll ever love. The business solutions team is here to help you identify the products and services you need to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

Our team of experts comprises small business owners with years of experience launching their own ventures. Whether you need help navigating the legalities of incorporation, want to set up a website, or aren’t sure how to manage your payroll, we help you find the tools you need to succeed.

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Health

Fortune Recommends health reviews a variety of health and wellness products and services. We have partnered with Pillar4 Media to offer our readers content on the products they need to liver healthier lives. In these reviews, we thoroughly test, rate, and rank the best products and services across multiple categories including fitness, sleep, mental health, aging, nutrition, and more.

The health and wellness content on our site has been created by Pillar4 Media’s team of testers, writers, editors, fact-checkers, advisors, and subject matter experts. Every product or service we recommend is thoroughly vetted via hands-on testing by experts. In addition, editors at Fortune Recommends have reviewed and confirmed all health content.

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