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Verity Hogan

Finance & Insurance Editor

Verity's Bio

Verity Hogan is a personal finance journalist and content specialist with over 14 years of experience. Formerly Head of Content and Communications at CarFinance247, she has written extensively about car finance and insurance for leading UK brands including Carmoola, Ocean Finance, and CarFinance247.

  • 🔍 Fast Facts

    • 14+ years in personal finance and content strategy
    • Former Head of Content at CarFinance247
    • Specialist in car finance, insurance, and credit
    • Regular contributor to Young Car Driver since 2023
    • Working knowledge of financial regulation and compliance
  • Since joining Young Car Driver in 2023, Verity has written or reviewed most of our finance and insurance content. She works closely with the editorial team to make sure every guide is accurate, trustworthy, and genuinely helpful to young drivers.

    Verity’s broader writing portfolio includes clients across lifestyle, fashion, and tech — from Swarovski and Simply Be to Global Blue. But her focus in recent years has been on making car finance and insurance more transparent for first-time buyers. She’s known for turning complex financial topics into accessible, engaging content that genuinely helps people make smarter decisions.

    📘 Education & Qualifications

    • NCTJ Diploma in Magazine Journalism
    • BA in History, University of Manchester

    “I want young drivers to feel confident about money — not overwhelmed by jargon or fine print. If we can break it down and make it feel doable, that’s a win.”

  • 📝 Featured Articles

    Top articles on Young Car Driver

    Car finance guide for parents
    Building a strong credit score as a young driver
    Debunking common car finance myths

    Also featured in:

    CarFinance247
    Carmoola
    Ocean Finance
    VerityHogan.com

    🐾 Away from her screen, Verity’s young King Charles spaniel brings chaos and charm to her once-structured routine.

  • Verity's Articles

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    Debunking common car finance myths

    Having trouble telling the difference between fact and fiction? Read on for our car finance expert Verity Hogan’s quick guide to debunking common car finance…

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    5 Tips for Building a Strong Credit Score as a Young Driver

    Whether you're hoping to get a car loan soon or simply looking to get your finances into great shape before applying, our car finance expert,…

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    Can I get car finance as a self-employed young driver?

    No matter whether you’re travelling the world as a digital nomad, creating content full time, or delivering takeaways in your spare time, self-employed car finance…

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