Resume
Education
- BA (Hons) Industrial Economics, University of Nottingham
Previous Experience
- Finance Editor, Future
- Associate Editor, Moneyfacts
Tim is a Lead Writer and Content Strategist at NerdWallet who has been writing about all aspects of personal and business finance for over 25 years. Throughout his time working at Moneyfacts, Virgin Money, Future, and now NerdWallet, Tim has built up a high-level understanding of almost every financial product you can think of, from business banking and loans through to pensions and savings. He also holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice.
The latest from Tim
Prepaid Cards: How to Compare and Apply
Prepaid cards are a type of payment card that you can use online or instore. Before you spend you need to load the card with cash, which means you can’t…
Money Transfer Credit Card
You can transfer cash straight into your bank account with a money transfer credit card, making it a useful way to clear an expensive overdraft or access a short-term loan.…
Difference Between Credit Cards and Charge Cards
The key difference is credit cards let you carry a balance from month to month, while charge cards require you to repay in full each month.
Compare Credit Cards for Bad Credit
Some lenders offer credit cards for bad credit. These can be a useful way to spread the cost of a large purchase, and may even help you to rebuild your…
Compare Credit Builder Credit Cards
Credit builder credit cards are designed to show lenders that you can manage debt responsibly – increasing your credit score in the process. You may be eligible even if you…
Personal Guarantees Explained
Providing a personal guarantee for business borrowing (such as a business loan or business credit card) can allow smaller business owners to secure credit that might otherwise be out of…
Do I Need an Accountant for My Small Business?
An accountant could help your small business with various things like filing your annual tax return and managing your payroll – especially if you haven’t been trading for long or…
Differences Between Debit and Credit Explained
Debit lets you use and access money you already have. Credit lets you borrow money that you'll later pay back.
Credit Card Charges and Fees Demystified
Credit card charges that might show up on your statement include fees from travelling abroad, cash withdrawals, or paying your interest and balance late.
Loans to Buy a Business: Guide, Pros and Cons
Business loans aren’t just for building from the ground up. If you have experience operating a profitable business, securing a loan to buy a business might be an option for…
Business Continuity Plans Explained
A business continuity plan can make your business more resilient and provide you with some peace of mind.
Personal Loan Calculator
Use our personal loan calculator to get an estimate of how much you could afford to borrow and what your monthly repayments would be.
How to Get a Business Loan
If you want to get a business loan, then it helps to be prepared. You’ll need to share details about your business’s finances and future plans, but there’s more to…
What is an SME and Why Being One Matters
In the UK, the vast majority of businesses are classed as SMEs – small and medium-sized enterprises. Being classed as an SME could entitle your business to certain kinds of…




