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

Virginia Has the Most Expensive Interstate Road, Bridge and Tunnel Tolls per Mile

Whether you’re a frequent commuter or an occasional traveler, tolls can quickly put a dent in your wallet. Depending on the state, you may pay... read more

No Smoke and Mirrors: Cannabis Tax Revenue More Than Doubles Between 2022 and 2023 in Missouri and New York

As more states legalize recreational and medical marijuana, it’s not just consumers who can benefit — states can collect excise tax revenue. And excise taxes... read more

Average Credit Card Debt Dips in 23 States As Consumers Pay Down Their Winter Balances

Spring is here, and that often means spring cleaning. It’s not just closets getting cleaned; many consumers are tackling credit card debt. According to the... read more

3 in 4 Parents Say Raising Children Has Been Far More Expensive Than Expected, With Those With Young Kids Spending $11,505 a Year per Child

Raising kids is no walk in the park, especially financially. In fact, parents of kids younger than 18 spend a hefty $11,505 a year per... read more

Shopping Around for a Personal Loan Could Save Consumers With 6 or More Offers Up to $3,138

Your APR can make a massive difference in the amount you pay over the length of a personal loan. Shopping around matters, as consumers with... read more

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