Articles by Maggie Davis
More Americans Want to Lose Debt Than Weight in 2025
January 13, 2025
From financial fitness to physical trimness, lightening the load is a common New Year’s resolution. As for what Americans prefer, 44% say their top priority... read more
The SBA Provides Tens of Billions in Funding Each Fiscal Year — Here Are the States That Benefit the Most Per Loan
January 13, 2025
Loans can be essential for businesses navigating uncertainty and pursuing growth. In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provided $37.8 billion in... read more
Wildfire Risk Highest in California, Florida, Texas
January 9, 2025
As climate change fuels hotter, drier conditions, homeowners and insurers may be playing with fire. According to the latest LendingTree study, wildfires are up 17.0%... read more
Amid Worsening Climate Change, Billion-Dollar Winter Disasters More Than Double in 2 Decades
January 6, 2025
While winter often means cozy, homey weather, it can also mean severe storms. In fact, billion-dollar winter disasters from December through March have jumped 135.5%... read more
Monthly Debt Payments Approach $1,600, With California Residents Leading the Way
January 6, 2025
Most Americans are familiar with debt, but how much indebted consumers are putting toward their payments varies by location and age. Overall, Americans put an... read more