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Tim Leonard

Tim Leonard

Lead Writer & Content Strategist

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Education

  • BA (Hons) Industrial Economics, University of Nottingham

Previous Experience

  • Finance Editor, Future
  • Associate Editor, Moneyfacts
Tim is a lead writer at NerdWallet and holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice. He has over 20 years’ experience writing about almost all aspects of personal finance. During his career at Moneyfacts, Virgin Money and Future, Tim has shared his high-level technical understanding of financial products and regulation with both consumer and IFA audiences.

The latest from Tim

Coventry Building Society Mortgage Rates & Review

Coventry Building Society offers mortgages for those remortgaging, moving home or buying for the first time. Here’s our Coventry Building Society mortgage rate comparison and review.

Mortgage Repayment Calculator

A mortgage repayment calculator estimates how much your monthly mortgage repayments may be. Use our calculator to work out how much your mortgage may cost each month.

Compare Remortgage Deals UK

Taking time to compare remortgage deals can save you money. That's why we want to help you find the best remortgage deal for you.

How Much Can I Borrow for a Mortgage?

Get an estimate of how much you could borrow for a mortgage using our mortgage borrowing calculator.

Best Mortgage Lenders 2025

Finding the best mortgage lender and deal for you is essential. Of course, the mortgage rate you can get is important. But making sure a lender offers the type of…

Mortgage Calculators for UK Borrowers

Use our simple UK mortgage calculators to get an estimate of monthly mortgage repayments, work out how much you could borrow, and see how interest rate changes and overpaying may…

Why is Car Insurance so Expensive?

Most drivers are likely to agree that car insurance is expensive. If you’re one of them, here are five reasons your car insurance premium might seem high right now and…

Modified Car Insurance

Modified car insurance offers cover if you’ve changed or customised your car in any way that affects its performance or appearance. Modifications often make cover more expensive, but cheaper insurance…

Compare Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates and deals are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of and compare mortgage rates before getting a new deal. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving…

Temporary Car Insurance

Temporary car insurance usually provides cover for between one hour and one month. Short-term car insurance can be quick to arrange and save you money compared to a standard annual…

Third Party Car Insurance

Third party car insurance covers others, not yourself, if you’re involved in an accident. It is the lowest level of cover you can get in the UK, though this doesn’t…

17 Tips on How to Get Cheap Car Insurance

Knowing how to get cheap car insurance can knock hundreds of pounds off your premiums. From choosing your car wisely to taking care of your no-claims discount, here are 17…

What Happens if I Can’t Make My Loan Repayment?

Missing a loan repayment can have serious consequences for your credit score and may lead to legal action being taken against you.

Loans for People on Benefits

Loans for people on benefits do exist, but they usually come with far higher interest rates than other types of loans, meaning it will cost you more to pay the…

Learner Driver Insurance

Learner driver insurance protects you when practising in a friend’s or relative’s car and should keep their no claims discount safe if there’s an incident.