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Amanda Push

Deputy Editor

Amanda Push is a deputy editor on the autos and personal loan teams at LendingTree. Her focus is to help consumers navigate the ins-and-outs of the auto industry and know when to finance a purchase with a personal loan. She also works to uncomplicate the world of debt management and credit scores.

She came to LendingTree in 2021, where she initially worked as a staff writer for the personal and student loan teams. As she worked her way from writer to editor, she helped refine the review and methodology processes for personal and student loan lenders. In 2022, Amanda became a certified financial health counselor through the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors.

Before jumping into personal finance, she worked as a journalist, covering topics such as business, renewable energy and human interest. Her work has appeared in publications such as CNET, Bankrate and The Associated Press.

Outside of work, Amanda splits her time binge reading books, experimenting with new recipes and going on road trips.


Specialties

  • Auto, personal and student loan product reviews
  • Credit improvement and debt management strategies
  • Rate shopping for loans
  • Product rating systems and methodologies

Achievements

  • 4 years of professional personal finance experience
  • 10 years of writing and editing experience
  • 100+ articles written and edited for LendingTree
  • Certified financial health counselor via the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors
  • Refined product reviews for personal and student loans featured on LendingTree

Education

  • BS, University of Nebraska Omaha

Amanda’s favorite personal finance tip

“If you have a lot of credit card debt, making minimum payments can feel like you’re stuck in a hamster wheel. If you consolidate that debt into a loan, it can give you a firm idea of when that debt will be paid off and (ideally) a lower interest rate.”

Articles by Amanda Push

How Much Federal Student Loan Borrowers Owe in Each State

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted Americans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to varying degrees. While payments on most federal student loans... read more

36% of Americans Took On Holiday Debt, Averaging $1,249

The holiday season can be a busy time for consumers, from making travel plans to purchasing gifts for loved ones. For some Americans, this can... read more

Education Tax Credits: Your Guide on How to Claim Them

Whether you’re a student or the parent of a student, if you paid for college, you may be eligible for an education tax credit. Who... read more

How to Repair Credit After Student Loan Default

If you default on student loans, credit repair is possible. The world isn’t over — you’ll still be able to borrow money again in the... read more

31% of Americans Say a Friend or Family Member Owes Them Money

Money can be a sore subject for some people — it may come with emotional baggage, triggering feelings of anger, fear and insecurity. This can... read more

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