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Tom Martin

Tom Martin

Content editor

About the Author

Tom is a fintech and personal finance expert; an experienced creative copywriter and digital content strategist who is his my element in agile tech businesses. He aims to evangelise, educate and entertain about why writing matters and loves creative work as well as doing clever things with data. He was previously responsible for content management and strategy for Uswitch's Banking content, which involved:

- Writing financial news, features and guides with a consumer focus;

- Creating and researching richer content (ie infographics, graphs and videos);

- Maintaining an extensive content library and generating email marketing content.

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Articles written by Tom

22 March 2023

Self employed mortgages | Best rates and deals

Get the best self-employed mortgage for you. Plus, find out if it's harder to get one, how much you can borrow and what documents you need.

Learn more
two people at home sorting out their bills
21 December 2022

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Is paying a mortgage off early always a good thing? We explain your options and the pros and cons of repaying your mortgage before the end of the term

Learn more
A young black male with a beard and a white knitted sweater holds up a fan of UK banknotes with a shocked and excited expression on his face
25 November 2022

Cashback Mortgages

A cashback mortgage will give you a cash lump sum when you successfully apply for one, but do they always offer the best value for money overall? We look at the answer

Learn more
18 November 2022

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Learn more
Are there any risks in opening a joint account?
06 October 2022

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A joint account is a rite of passage for many couples. Rather than quibbling over every shopping bill you just put your money into the same account.

Learn more
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28 July 2022

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Learn more
How to use a credit card
25 July 2022

How to use a credit card

Credit cards can be a cheap way to borrow money, but there are good and bad ways to use them. Our guide discusses, how to use a credit card, what can you use them for? What are the benefits? And in what circumstances should they be avoided?

Learn more
Guarantor loans
11 July 2022

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Learn more
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27 June 2022

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Learn more
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Learn more
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Learn more
Timber framed house insurance
02 November 2020

Timber frame house insurance

If your house is made from timber, you may wish to speak to a non-standard home insurance provider to get a quote specific to your requirements.

Learn more