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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

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Articles by Maggie Davis

Navigating Unwritten Rules: Just 28% of Peer-To-Peer Payment App Users Have Discussed Etiquette, While 41% Have Denied Requests After Receiving Them

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps have transformed how we settle debts, split expenses and share costs. This technology has simplified financial transactions, but it is creating... read more

Nearly a Third of Americans Cut Back or Skip Expenses to Pay Utility Bills

After a sweltering summer for many, Americans in some regions are bracing for a harsh winter. With intense temperatures, comfort may be top of mind... read more

48% of Halloween Celebrators Are Planning Spooky Splurges, With Average Holiday Spending Expected to Reach $162

As Halloween approaches, it’s not just ghouls and ghosts sending shivers down your spine. In fact, 50% of Americans who plan to spend on Halloween... read more

Nearly 80% of Gen Z Homeowners Had Down Payment Help — Mostly From Family

With high housing costs and homeownership feeling further out of reach, receiving help from family and friends for that crucial down payment can be a... read more

National Franchise Ownership Rates Fell 9.4% Between 2014 and 2020, With Birmingham, Ala., Seeing a 63.5% Drop

When it comes to running a business, franchise owners aren’t lovin’ it. In fact, the rate of U.S. businesses operating as franchises fell 9.4% between... read more

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