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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 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

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…

Help if You’re Struggling With Secured Debt

Talking to your lender and seeking debt advice are both important courses of action if you're struggling to repay secured debt.

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…

Why Can’t I Get a Loan? Next Steps if Your Application is Refused

While there are many reasons for being refused a loan, it’s important to try to work out why you’ve been turned down before applying elsewhere.

Personal Loan Eligibility: Am I Eligible for a Loan?

Checking your eligibility for a loan before applying can give an indication as to whether you'll be approved and help avoid damage to your credit score.

No Credit Check Loans: Can I Get One?

It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get a loan with no credit check from a regulated lender, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told lenders to stop advertising…

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.

How to Check if a Car is Insured

Is my car insured?... It’s sensible to check. Car insurance is a legal requirement if you want to drive in the UK, so knowing how to check if your car…

What is a Bank Loan & How do They Work?

Bank loans are very similar to loans from other lenders, but often require good or excellent credit to qualify.

Compare Loans for Bad Credit

The best loans for bad credit usually offer the amount you need at the most competitive interest rate you can get.

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.

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…

How to Get a Bad Credit Business Loan

Getting a business loan with bad credit is possible but likely to be more difficult than if your business’s credit was good. Here’s all you need to know about bad…

Capify Business Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features

Capify offers unsecured small business loans and merchant cash advances worth up to £3 million, over a loan term of three months to five years. Find out where the lender…