Articles by: Tim Leonard

With over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Tim has spent most of his career working for a financial data firm, where he was Online Editor of the consumer-facing Moneyfacts site, and regularly penned articles for the financial advice publication Investment Life and Pensions Moneyfacts. As a result, he has an excellent knowledge of almost areas of personal finance and, in particular, the retirement, investment, protection, mortgage and savings sectors.

How to digitize your old slides and photos

By Tim Leonard last updated 22 September 20

Feature Looking to get all your old pictures into jpg format, so you can store them on your computer? This is how.

U.S. home sales shrug off COVID-19 impact - here’s how home buyers can take advantage

By Tim Leonard last updated 4 November 20

News Cheap mortgage loans and desire to relocate help push pending home sales 16.6% higher in June.

Foresters Review

By Tim Leonard last updated 5 August 20

Review Foresters offers a trusted final expense insurance solution and much more besides.

The states with the highest credit card debt - how to take control of your debt

The states with the highest credit card debt, and advice on how to avoid money trouble

By Tim Leonard last updated 1 August 20

News Credit card borrowing is set to soar by $80 billion this year, with those living in Alaska owing the most, and Iowa the least. Here's how borrowers can tackle their debt.

Transamerica Review

By Tim Leonard last updated 5 August 20

review Transamerica should have a final expense insurance solution to suit all.

Fidelity Life Review

By Tim Leonard last updated 5 August 20

Review Fidelity Life offers an attractive final expense insurance proposition and excels at customer service.

Report finds credit builder loans could improve credit scores - here’s how

By Tim Leonard published 21 July 20

News The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says CBLs can increase likelihood of establishing a credit record and improve credit scores for those without debt.

Lincoln Heritage Review

By Tim Leonard last updated 5 August 20

Review Lincoln Heritage offers final expense insurance and reassurance that your family will be looked after once you're gone.

Mortgage rates fall below 3% for the first time - here’s how homeowners can take advantage

By Tim Leonard published 20 July 20

An average monthly saving of $283 awaits for those who refinance their mortgage now.

Bewildered by weed eaters? Here's the difference between automatic and bump feed trimmers

By Tim Leonard last updated 8 September 22

Feature Why the way in which a trimmer feeds the string is important when choosing the best type of weed eater for your needs.

US housing market in recovery as home buyers return - how to take advantage of the upturn

By Tim Leonard published 14 July 20

The property market is bouncing back but coronavirus has changed the priorities of many buyers and sellers.

Ally Auto Loan review

By Tamsin Oxford, Tim Leonard published 8 July 20

Review Ally is great for the auto loan extras you perhaps didn’t know you needed.

Payday loan safeguards removed - here's the better alternatives to small dollar loans

Payday loan safeguards removed - here are the better alternatives to small dollar loans

By Tim Leonard published 8 July 20

News Concern voiced over the removal of payday loan restrictions intended to protect consumers.

U.S. Bank Auto Loan review

By Tamsin Oxford, Tim Leonard published 6 July 20

Review U.S. Bank is great for used car loan rates, but can still frustrate.

Homeowners missing out on low mortgage rates - here's why you should refinance your mortgage now

By Tim Leonard published 6 July 20

News Refinancing activity drops away despite US mortgage costs falling to more record lows.

Bank of America Auto Loan review

By Tamsin Oxford, Tim Leonard published 5 July 20

Review Bank of America delivers the fastest auto loans and a great deal of information.

Alliant Credit Union Auto Loan review

By Tamsin Oxford, Tim Leonard published 5 July 20

Review Alliant Credit Union offers low auto loan rates and a promise to put customers first.

The new credit score that could improve your chances of getting a loan - here’s how it could help you

By Tim Leonard published 4 July 20

FICO introduces financial resilience index to help lenders identify the borrowers most capable of withstanding an economic downturn.

Capital One Auto Loan review

By Tamsin Oxford, Tim Leonard published 2 July 20

Review Capital One serves up an innovative auto loan solution and great customer service.

LightStream Auto Loan review

By Tamsin Oxford, Tim Leonard published 2 July 20

Review LightStream offers a slick online process and transparency over its auto loan rates.

Car sales are dropping...so Ford is offering something different to get Americans back into showrooms

Car sales are dropping... so Ford is trying something new to get Americans back into showrooms

By Tim Leonard published 30 June 20

News Motor company promises buyers they can return their new car if they lose their job, but should you take the plunge?

56% of Americans say money issues are affecting their sleep, so here's what to do

By Tim Leonard last updated 19 March 21

Paying mortgages and credit cards is causing people to lose sleep, but help is at hand. Here's where to start...

Sky Blue Credit Repair review

By Luke Edwards, Tim Leonard last updated 2 May 22

Review Sky Blue offers outstanding credit repair customer service and guarantee of satisfaction too.

How to make sure your car is roadworthy as the coronavirus lockdown eases

By Tim Leonard last updated 4 November 20

How to With the U.S. gradually reopening for business, here's what to check if you're getting the car out for the first time in weeks.

Mortgage refinancing soars as homeowners take advantage of low interest rates

By Tim Leonard published 10 June 20

Surge in mortgage demand coincides with lenders becoming more careful over who they lend to.

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