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Timothy Moore, CFEI®

Timothy Moore is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) specializing in bank accounts, student loans, taxes, and insurance. His passion is helping readers navigate life on a tight budget.

About Timothy Moore, CFEI®

Current Role

Personal finance journalist

Expertise

  • Bank Accounts
  • Taxes
  • Personal Loans
  • Debt Management
  • Student Loans
  • Auto Loans
  • Budgeting
  • Money Management
  • Home Equity

Certifications & Degrees

  • CFEI®
  • Bachelor’s degree in professional writing and editing from Wright State University

Personal Finance Experience

Timothy has been writing about personal finance since 2017. He has contributed to major personal finance blogs, as well as written educational content for several banks and lending institutions.

Before becoming a full-time writer and Certified Financial Education Instructor, Timothy served as a managing editor at a marketing agency, where he oversaw automotive content, including stories about vehicle financing and insurance. He also spent four years building a content production team for the consulting arm of a market research firm, producing in-depth business-to-business content marketing materials and complex return on investment analyses for major tech brands.

While personal finance is his major passion, Timothy loves traveling (on a budget!) and has been featured in multiple travel publications. He currently serves as managing editor of print for a travel magazine.

Latest from Timothy Moore, CFEI®

Alliant Credit Union Banking

Alliant Credit Union Online Banking Review: A Top Credit Union for Savings, Checking, and CDs

If you’re comfortable doing all your banking online, Alliant Credit Union is a great option...

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CarMax Auto Loans Review

Our take on CarMax auto financing CarMax might be a fit if you’re looking for auto loans for bad credit, particularly if shopping...

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Carvana Auto Loans Review 2026

Is a Carvana loan worth it? It’s hard to say whether a Carvana loan is worth it because the online-only car retailer doesn’t...

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CarsDirect Auto Loan Review 2026

Our CarsDirect auto loan review CarsDirect aims to simplify the car-buying process, serving as a broker between car dealerships and buyers. On the...

SoFi HELOC and home equity loan review

SoFi HELOCs and Home Equity Loans: 2026 Review

SoFi is an online bank and lender that offers a wide range of financial products,...

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SoFi Bank Account Review (2026)

Our take: Is SoFi a trustworthy bank? SoFi is absolutely a trustworthy bank. SoFi’s bank accounts carry $250,000 of FDIC insurance ($500,000 for...

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Earnest vs. Ascent: 2026 Student Loan Comparison

Both Earnest and Ascent have some of the best private student loans available, but which...

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Bask Bank Review [2026]: High Rates Aren’t Worth the Bad Tech, Poor Customer Service

Should you open a Bask bank account? The short answer: I don’t recommend opening a...

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Are Online Savings Accounts FDIC-Insured?

Yes, legitimate online savings accounts are generally FDIC-insured, and that’s important. FDIC insurance protects your money across your deposit accounts at banks (and...

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How Does a Traditional Savings Account Work?

A savings account is a bank account where you can store money safely and watch it grow over time, thanks to interest. Everyone...