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Dan Shepard

Managing Editor

  • Expertise: Personal finance, news, student loans, personal loans and debt, small business
  • Education: SUNY Plattsburgh

 


Dan Shepard is the managing editor for studies and surveys at LendingTree. The studies and surveys team creates precise and concise data-driven content that informs and explains about Americans’ financial lives.

Before joining LendingTree, Dan worked for Student Loan Hero as a copy editor. The longtime journalist has also worked for the Schenectady (N.Y.) Daily Gazette, Bleacher Report, Philly.com, the Philadelphia Daily News, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Utica (N.Y.) Observer-Dispatch.

Dan earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Plattsburgh in New York.

Articles by Dan Shepard

Parents With Young Children Spend Average of $731 Annually on Kids’ Extracurriculars, and Majority Believe It’ll Lead to Income or Career

As a parent, you want to give your child every opportunity to succeed — but at what cost? When it comes to extracurriculars — which... read more

The Most and Least Debt-Ridden Places

As the cost of living continues to rise, Americans are taking on more debt than ever. According to the latest LendingTree study, the average non-mortgage... read more

Does Credit Score Fixing Work — and Is It the Right Move?

Buying a house is a massive undertaking: You have to research neighborhoods, set a budget and — hardest of all — find the right place... read more

Guilt Tip: 60% of Americans Say They’re Tipping More as Technology Nudges Consumers to Add Gratuity

Tipping has been a part of American culture for centuries, and the rise of technology has made it more convenient than ever. However, with increased... read more

Inflation Puts a Damper on Mother’s Day Spending, But Most Moms Prefer Budget-Friendly Gifts Anyway

As Mother’s Day approaches, many may scramble to find the perfect gift for the special women in their lives. However, according to the latest LendingTree... read more

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