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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

Best Mortgage Rates UK February 2025

The best mortgage rates and deals in the UK are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of current mortgage rates and compare mortgages before getting a new…

Compare Secured Loan Lenders February 2025

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 loan lenders in the UK.

Best Mortgage Lenders February 2025

Finding the best mortgage lender and deal for you is essential. This is because taking out a mortgage is one of the biggest financial decisions you’re ever likely to make.…

The latest from Tim

Best Mortgage Rates UK February 2025

The best mortgage rates and deals in the UK are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of current mortgage rates and compare mortgages before getting a new…

Compare 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…

UK House Price Trends & Forecasts February 2025

House prices in the UK are changing all the time. So whether you’re moving home or buying for the first time, it’s a smart move to keep on top of…

How to Check if a Car is Insured

The easiest way to check if your car is insured is by entering your car registration number on the Motor Insurance Database.

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…

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…

Multi Car Insurance

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

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…

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.

Why is Car Insurance so Expensive?

Here are five reasons your car insurance premium might seem high right now and what you can do about it.

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…

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.

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…

Compare Secured Loan Lenders February 2025

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 loan lenders in the UK.

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.
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