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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

Where You Need More Than $1 Million To Retire

As the golden years near, many become hyper-focused on how big a nest egg they need to retire. Not surprisingly, the size hinges largely on... read more

Despite Federal Reserve Rate Hikes, 76% of Lower Credit Card APR Requests Were Granted in Past Year

More than 3 in every 4 cardholders who asked for a lower interest rate on one of their credit cards in the past year got... read more

Average Monthly Payment on New Mortgage in US Tops $2,300 — See How Your State Compares

Though mortgage rates have fluctuated over the past several months, they’re still relatively steep, especially compared to record lows during the height of the COVID-19... read more

Where Women, Men Are More Financially Savvy Than the Other Gender

While some movie tropes suggest women are more willing than men to whip out their credit cards, is one gender more financially savvy than the... read more

62% of Bridal Party Members Have Taken on Debt To Cover Wedding Costs

Wedding bells are ringing, but they can come with a hefty price tag — for the happy couple and their guests. According to the newest... read more

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