Amy Knight

Lead Writer / Spokesperson

Education

Public Policy Economics, Oxford University
Communicating with Diverse Audiences, University of Surrey
BSc Hons, Psychology, University of Nottingham
QTS, Nottingham Trent University

Previous Experience

Editorial Manager, Transmit Startups & Smarta
Founder, Dottem & Crossem
Marketing Communications Manager, National Enterprise Network
Executive Development Team Member, Cranfield University
PR & Communications Manager, Bicester Village

Amy Knight is NerdWallet UK’s personal finance expert and spokesperson. Her comments and tips have appeared in national publications including the Financial Times Adviser, The Independent, Bloomberg, Director of Finance, Marie Claire magazine and more. You can also hear Amy on live radio, such as The Times Radio Breakfast Show and BBC 5 Live’s Late Show, covering everything from pensions, childcare costs and meal deals to the latest economic headlines. At NerdWallet UK, Amy also covers business news and is available to comment on the financial impact of government policies on self-employed workers and SMEs. Amy is passionate about supporting people to develop side hustles and passive income streams to top up their income and explore being their own boss. Amy has a Psychology degree from the University of Nottingham and qualified as a secondary school teacher through the TeachFirst graduate scheme. In 2024 she completed a course with the University of Oxford in Public Policy Economics, covering topics such as social security, welfare, economic growth and behavioural policies. She enjoys attending industry events and has presented to live audiences in person and online, as well as appearing as a guest on personal finance podcasts.