Amanda Push

Deputy Editor

Expertise: Personal finance, personal loans, credit counseling, auto loans, student loans
Education: University of Nebraska

Amanda Push is a deputy editor with experience covering topics like auto, personal and student loans as well as how to manage your credit. Before joining LendingTree in 2021, she worked as a journalist in Nebraska and Colorado. Her work appeared in publications such as CNET, Bankrate and The Associated Press. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and specialized in writing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is also certified as a credit counselor via the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors.

Articles by Amanda Push

Student Loan Forgiveness Statistics

Tracking the legal back-and-forth with President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness program is enough to give anyone whiplash. As of December 2022, the program... read more

2023 Earnest Personal Loan Review

Earnest no longer directly funds personal loans. Instead, the company partners with Fiona — a loan search engine — to offer a marketplace that matches... read more

Home Equity Loan vs. Personal Loan: Which is Better for You?

If you need money to pay off maxed-out credit cards, make some long overdue home improvements or you just need a cash cushion, you might... read more

How a Missed Payment Affects Your Credit Score

A late payment can drop your credit score by as much as 180 points and may stay on your credit reports for up to seven... read more

What is a Good Credit Score?

Navigating the world of credit can be tricky, and many consumers wonder, “What is a good credit score?” Typically, a good credit score is defined... read more

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