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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

Large Trucks Disproportionately Involved in Fatal Work Zone Crashes

Work zones aren’t immune from dangerous driving practices, like speeding, distracted driving and hit-and-runs. According to the latest LendingTree analysis, deadly work zone crashes rose... read more

Percentage of Businesses That Fail — and How to Boost Chances of Success

About 1 in 4 U.S. businesses fail within their first year of operation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... read more

Nearly 7.4 Million American Families Live in Poverty — 41% of Whom Are Homeowners

Homeowners typically have higher net worths and are more financially well-off than renters, but that doesn’t mean they’re wealthy. In fact, some homeowners — just... read more

Consumers Sought Smaller Personal Loan Amounts for Medical Expenses in 2023, Though Gen Xers Requested the Most

Medical issues can take a toll on your health and your finances. Even with insurance, deductibles and copays can be significant. Without insurance, costs can... read more

Families Who Pay for Child Care Spend Nearly a Fifth of Their Income on It

Tiny tots come with big bills. According to the latest LendingTree study, families who pay for child care spend a significant average of 18.6% of... read more

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