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Timothy Moore, CFEI®

Timothy Moore is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) who has been featured on USA Today, Forrester, Forbes, Business Insider, SoFi, Chime, and other leading media outlets.

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 Moore is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) with nearly a decade of experience writing about personal finance, banking, student loans, insurance, and taxes. His primary focus is providing practical guidance to help readers navigate everyday financial decisions and build wealth on a budget.

Prior to writing full-time, Timothy served as managing editor at a marketing agency overseeing automotive finance and insurance content, and built a content production team for a market research firm creating ROI analyses for major tech brands. An award-winning editor and journalist recognized by the Florida Magazine Association, Delaware Press Association, and NATJA, Timothy also serves as managing editor of print for a travel magazine. He uses his editorial background to break down complex financial topics into clear, accessible guides for LendEDU readers.

Media & Features:
1. https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/auto-insurance/how-much-is-car-insurance/
2. https://www.credible.com/personal-loan/should-i-get-a-personal-loan
3. https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-do-germany-austria-from-couple-vacation
4. https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/online-banking-myths/

Select Awards:
1. FMA Charlie Award (Bronze) for editing ”The Jungle Cruise,” WDW Magazine (2025)
2. Delaware Press Association Award (2nd Place) for "Flora & Fauna: Creating the Nature of Jungle Cruise," WDW Magazine (2025)
3. Delaware Press Association Award (3rd Place) for "Welcome to Kermitland," DLR Magazine (2025)
4. Delaware Press Association Award (Honorable Mention) for editing The Elements Issue, WDW Magazine (2025)
5. NATJA Award (Bronze) for “Pixie Dust, Dibbles, and Sphagnum Moss," WDW Magazine (2025)

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