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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

2024 Pet Debt Report

As high costs continue to affect virtually every aspect of consumers’ daily lives, pet owners are barking up the debt tree. According to the latest... read more

Almost 40% of Insured Drivers in Incidents Have Chosen to Pay Out of Pocket for Repairs

Dealing with insurance after an accident can be a nightmare — and some drivers try to avoid it altogether. According to the latest LendingTree survey... read more

Half of Credit Cardholders Have Disputed a Claim — 96% of Whom Were Successful

Finding an unfamiliar charge on your credit card can be stressful, but disputes are often easy and simple. In fact, 96% of credit cardholders who’ve... read more

Paying Down Credit Card Debt With Personal Loan Could Add 80-Plus Points to Your Credit Score

Although credit cards can be convenient, debt can stack up quickly. There are several ways to tackle hefty balances — like the avalanche and snowball... read more

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

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