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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.

Tim's picks

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…

Compare Best Secured Loans

Secured loans allow you to borrow using your home as security or collateral. Use our star ratings to help compare some of the best secured loans and lenders in the…

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…

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Free Business Bank Accounts

A free business bank account can save you money and make it easier to manage your business finances. The crucial part is finding the best free account for you and…

New Driver Car Insurance

Car insurance quotes for new drivers can be expensive, but it is possible to bring the cost of first time insurance down. Picking the right car and comparing insurers can…

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…

Multi Car Insurance

Multi car insurance may save you money thanks to the discounts offered if you insure multiple cars under a single policy.

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…

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…

Fully Comprehensive Car Insurance

Comprehensive car insurance offers the highest level of protection you can get for your car, and is also often the cheapest type of cover available.

Compare Classic Car Insurance

Finding the right classic car insurance is essential if you have a classic, vintage or collector car which is your motoring pride and joy.

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…

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…

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 a Secured Loan?

A secured loan requires that you put forward the equity in your property, or another asset, as security for the loan. This might make it easier to get the funds…

Compare Cheap Car Insurance Quotes

Car insurance provides financial protection if you have an accident which injures someone else, or damages their car or property. Depending on your policy, it can also help pay for…

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.
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