Maggie Davis

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance
  • Education: Pepperdine University

 


Maggie Davis is a staff writer at LendingTree. She primarily focuses on breaking down complex data and research about the financial lives of Americans into digestible content through our studies and surveys. Her reporting has been featured in numerous publications, such as Forbes and USA Today.

Before joining LendingTree, Maggie worked in public relations and media coordination. In addition to working within the hospitality technology and real estate verticals, Maggie has also enjoyed investigative reporting and writing on an environmental beat. As a newspaper editor during her undergraduate studies, her writing was honored with several student journalism awards, including an Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award and a College Media Association Pinnacle Award.

Maggie has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pepperdine University.

Articles by Maggie Davis

Americans Paid an Estimated $25 Billion More in Credit Card Interest and Fees in 2022 Than in 2021

Many Americans are no strangers to the financial burden of credit card debt — and as interest rates climbed throughout 2022, that burden grew heavier.... read more

Where You Can Earn Six Figures and Still Be Broke

Are six-figure earners really financially stable? According to our latest study, not necessarily — in fact, a family of three that earns $100,000 annually may... 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

Hey Siri, Charge Mom and Dad’s Card: Kids’ Secret Spending Nears $700, on Average

Kids and credit cards can sometimes be a recipe for disaster. Although more than half (52%) of parents have permitted their children to use their... read more

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