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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 Loans for Bad Credit UK – January 2025
The best loans for bad credit usually offer the amount you need at the most competitive interest rate you can get. Compare the best bad credit loans, including their pros…
Best Mortgage Rates UK January 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 Best Secured Loans January 2025
Secured loans allow you to borrow using your home as security or collateral. Here you can compare secured loans, and learn whether a secured loan may be right for you.…
The latest from Tim
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…
7 Money Boosting Tips For 2025
Financial resolutions for the New Year are the perfect way to make sure your money is working as hard as it can for you. Side hustles, switching savings and shopping…
Mortgage Rate Cuts Could Stall as Base Rate Expectations Reined in
With fewer base rate cuts expected in 2025, the recent run of mortgage rate cuts could falter. Here’s our latest mortgage and base rate predictions.
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.
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…
Mortgage Rate Uncertainty as December Base Rate Cut Hopes Fade
Mortgage rates have been rising as new inflation concerns seem to end the chances of a December base rate cut. Here’s our latest mortgage and base rate forecast.
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…
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.
Do I Need a Credit Card?
A credit card can be a useful way to borrow, and some cards can save you money when you spend abroad or help you spread the cost of an expensive…
Hopes Mortgage Rate Cuts Will Resume as Base Rate Cut Nears
It is hoped mortgage rate cuts will return in November, while expectations are that the base rate is about to fall. Here’s our latest mortgage and base rate forecast.
Mortgage Rates Expected to Drop Further
Further falls in mortgage rates are expected as base rate cuts are forecast for November and next year. Here’s our latest mortgage and base rate predictions.
Should I Get a Fixed or Variable Mortgage?
The main difference between a fixed and variable mortgage is that your mortgage rate stays the same for a set period with a fixed-rate mortgage, while with a variable rate…
Santander Mortgage Rates
Compare the latest Santander mortgage rates with NerdWallet UK. Santander offers fixed and tracker mortgage rates for first-time buyers, homemovers, and remortgage deals.
Virgin Money Mortgage Rates
Compare the latest Virgin Money mortgage rates with NerdWallet UK. Virgin Money offers fixed and tracker mortgage rates to home movers, first-time buyers and remortgage deals.