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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
Personal Trainer Insurance
Personal trainers can benefit from having all sorts of insurance policies, including public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance and equipment cover. Read on to find out how you can best…
Carer’s Insurance
Working as a carer can be hugely rewarding… but have you considered what could happen if something went wrong? Protecting yourself and your business with carers’ insurance could help you…
Bricklayers’ Insurance
If you work as a bricklayer and run your own business, then it’s probably time to get on top of your business insurance. Our guide to the policies on offer…
Limited Company Insurance
Whether you’re a cake shop or a consultancy, a limited company insurance policy is the best way to protect yourself from the financial consequences of a claim against your business.
Craft Insurance
Your craft business means everything to you – and rightly so. That’s why it’s so important to protect yourself and your business by taking out craft insurance. Here’s what you…
Consultant Insurance
You might not think that there are many risks associated with working as a consultant, but there are still hazards to offering your expert advice for a living. Here you…
Window Cleaning Insurance
Climbing ladders, hanging off the side of buildings… window cleaners live the high life, and face many risks as a result. Here we spill the suds on window cleaning insurance…
Goods in Transit Insurance
If you are in charge of getting something from A to B, keeping your goods safe should be a priority. But when things go wrong and items are stolen, damaged…
How to Use a Prepaid Travel Card
A prepaid travel card lets you load money onto it before you set off, and then you use it to pay for things while you're abroad.
Prepaid Cards: How to Compare and Apply
Prepaid cards are a type of payment card that you can use online or instore. Before you spend you need to load the card with cash, which means you can’t…
Personal Guarantees Explained
Providing a personal guarantee for business borrowing (such as a business loan or business credit card) can allow smaller business owners to secure credit that might otherwise be out of…
Differences Between Debit and Credit Explained
Debit lets you use and access money you already have. Credit lets you borrow money that you'll later pay back.
Credit Card Charges and Fees Demystified
Credit card charges that might show up on your statement include fees from travelling abroad, cash withdrawals, or paying your interest and balance late.
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