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Maggie Davis

Staff Writer

Maggie Davis is a staff writer on the studies and surveys team at LendingTree. She loves keeping people informed about important financial topics by presenting data in an accessible way. By doing so, Maggie feels she’s contributing to a more financially informed society. She’s particularly passionate about debunking myths and clarifying misconceptions, making the often intimidating world of personal finance more approachable for everyone.

Before joining LendingTree In 2022, Maggie worked in public relations and media coordination in the hospitality technology and real estate industries. Throughout her career, she has focused on breaking down complex topics and identifying new trends across consumer behavior.


Specialties

  • Loans
  • Business loans
  • Mortgages
  • Credit cards
  • Insurance
  • Deposit accounts

Achievements

  • 100+ articles written for LendingTree, ValuePenguin and DepositAccounts
  • 4+ years in journalism and personal finance
  • 2+ years of personal finance experience

Education

  • BA, Pepperdine University

Maggie’s favorite credit card

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Articles by Maggie Davis

60% of Americans Are Planning to Host or Considering Hosting Thanksgiving, and a Third of Them Say It’s a Financial Strain

When the turkey and the bills are roasting, it’s a true Thanksgiving challenge — and many Americans may balance both this year. According to the... read more

69% of Self-Checkout Users Think It Makes Stealing Easier — And 15% of Shoppers Admit to Purposely Doing So

Self-checkout machines can make our lives easier at the grocery store, but some self-appointed cashiers are self-appointing discounts. According to the latest LendingTree survey of... read more

Home Schooling Rates Higher Than Pre-Pandemic — Here’s Where They’re Highest

The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the educational world into a remote learning experiment. However, many parents chose to forgo the Zoom classrooms and took to home... read more

60% of Parents With Young Kids Are Dreading the Holidays, as 44% of Them Say They’ve Lost Sleep Over How They’ll Afford Gifts

The holidays are meant to be a time of laughter and cheer, but Americans this year are focused on mistle-dough management — and it may... read more

American Workers Lose an Average of $5,725 a Year Commuting — Here’s Where Commutes Are Costliest

Although many COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns ended in 2020, workers across the country have been fighting return-to-office policies since. With more companies eliminating work-from-home options, those... read more

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