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Tim Leonard

Tim Leonard

Lead Writer & Content Strategist

Resume

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

Does Getting a Loan Affect Your Credit Score?

Taking out a loan does have the potential to affect your credit score. Whether that's for the better or worse mainly depends on whether you repay the loan in a…

Compare Best Personal Loans

If you want to borrow money, it's important to compare loans to find the best personal loan for you.

Young Driver Insurance

Car insurance for young drivers can be expensive, but there are ways to try and bring the cost down. Choosing your car carefully and shopping around are key to finding…

What is Black Box Insurance, and Is it Worth it?

Black box insurance can bring the cost of car insurance down by showing your insurer that you’re a safe driver.

Car Insurance Groups List & Costs

Your car insurance group has a big effect on the cost of your insurance. Insurance group 1 cars tend to have the lowest premiums, while group 50 cars typically have…

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…

Business Cash Flow Loans

A business cash flow loan can provide funding to support the everyday running of your business and cover short-term financial challenges.

Central Trust Secured Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features

Central Trust secured loans are available for up to £250,000 and can be applied for directly or through a broker. Here’s our Central Trust secured loans review.

Should I Take Out a Loan Against My House?

Taking out a loan against property could be an option if you need to borrow a larger sum, perhaps to help pay for home improvements, or are struggling to get…

Best Free Business Bank Accounts

Free business bank accounts are offered by a number of UK business banking providers. However, details can vary greatly between products and providers. Compare our top free business accounts available…

Business Bank Accounts With No Credit Checks UK

Some providers offer business accounts without credit checks. You may be able to open a business account even if you have no credit history or a poor credit score. Compare…

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…

Does a Secured Loan Affect Remortgaging?

You can remortgage if you have a loan secured against your home, as long as you can meet the necessary affordability requirements.

What is Security on a Loan?

Providing security for a loan means you put forward an asset, such as your home, as collateral against the loan that you need.
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