Maggie Davis

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance
  • Education: Pepperdine University

 


Maggie Davis is a staff writer at LendingTree. She primarily focuses on breaking down complex data and research about the financial lives of Americans into digestible content through our studies and surveys. Her reporting has been featured in numerous publications, such as Forbes and USA Today.

Before joining LendingTree, Maggie worked in public relations and media coordination. In addition to working within the hospitality technology and real estate verticals, Maggie has also enjoyed investigative reporting and writing on an environmental beat. As a newspaper editor during her undergraduate studies, her writing was honored with several student journalism awards, including an Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award and a College Media Association Pinnacle Award.

Maggie has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pepperdine University.

Articles by Maggie Davis

More Than 1 in 5 Americans Have Shoplifted, With Grocery and Department Stores the Easiest Targets

When the cost of living outpaces paychecks, shoplifting can become a crime of necessity rather than one of opportunity. In fact, 23% of Americans have... read more

Wildfire Risk Highest in California, Florida, Texas

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

Portland, Ore., Residents, Gen Zers and Subaru Drivers Most Prone to Speeding — Here’s a Breakdown in the 50 Largest US Cities

A lot of Americans like to push the limit with their driving speed — some too far. According to the latest LendingTree study, Portland, Ore.,... read more

Nearly 11% of Americans Who Aren’t Working Are Caring for Kids

Raising a child is expensive. In fact, child care costs an average of $11,752 annually, according to a 2023 LendingTree study. Being such a hefty... read more

2024 Streaming Services Report

Streaming services have become a fixture in entertainment. But as prices rise and some crack down on password sharing, many Americans think these services are... read more

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