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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

Student Loan Debt By State

Student loan debt sits at $1.6 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the Federal Reserve. Though student loan repayments are still... read more

Sharing Bank Accounts Could Lead To Fewer Fights — But Most Americans Aren’t Fully Committed

Finance is a finicky subject in relationships (particularly early on), but consumers who share bank accounts say they’re less likely to fight about money. In... read more

Young But Naive? Age Influences Financial Optimism and Payment Methods — See How Your Generation Spends

Young consumers are optimistic that 2023 will be their year — financially, at least. Despite the rocky economy, more than half of millennials and Gen... read more

Car Buyers Could Save $5,198, on Average, By Shopping Around for Best Auto Loan Rate

With the COVID-19 pandemic and rising interest rates, the automotive industry has experienced a turbulent last few years — and getting a new car is... read more

More Than a Third of Americans Are Relying on Their Tax Refund This Year, With Paying Down Debt the Top Priority

We’re more than a month into the 2023 tax filing season, and many consumers eagerly anticipate their refunds — though fewer Americans say they’re relying... read more

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