Articles by Dan Shepard
Hard Inquiries Down 6% in US — Here Are the States With the Biggest Shifts
January 9, 2023
After a year of high inflation, hard credit inquiries — which generally occur when you apply for a loan or line of credit such as... read more
Managing Financial Stress After a Cancer Diagnosis
January 4, 2023
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never easy, and navigating everything that comes along with it can feel like a full-time job. From understanding your diagnosis... read more
Average Holiday Debt Nears $1,550, Highest in LendingTree Survey’s 8-Year History
December 27, 2022
Despite rampant inflation and rising interest rates, the percentage of Americans going into debt over holiday spending dipped slightly in 2022, according to a new... read more
Tax Preparation Checklist: 3 Things to Do to Get Your Tax Return Done on Time
December 27, 2022
The end of the year is often a time of reflection and hope. There’s the promise of who you could be, the things you could... read more
5 Post-Holiday Tips to Pay Off Debt
December 19, 2022
Let’s face it: The holidays may be about spending time with the people you love, but that doesn’t mean things come cheap. In fact, more... read more