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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®

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...

Earnest vs. Ascent: 2026 Student Loan Comparison

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

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...

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...

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...

Compare Savings Accounts: Weigh These 8 Crucial Factors

Savings accounts are one of the most essential parts of personal finance. Money you keep...

11 Pros and Cons of Parent PLUS Loans (and Alternative Student Loans to Consider Instead)

Seeing your child graduate from high school and move on to the next big stage...

Aspire HEI Review: How This Home Equity Investment Compares in 2026

What is Aspire? The Aspire HEI is a newer home equity investment (also referred to...

Cash Advance Apps That Work With Your Favorite Banking Apps: Cash App, Varo, Chime, and More

When you need money before payday, cash advance apps can help you access part of...

Are SNAP Benefits Ending? How the Government Shutdown Affects SNAP EBT and 42 Million Americans

Nearly 42 million Americans (about 12% of the population) rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...