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

National Franchise Ownership Rates Fell 9.4% Between 2014 and 2020, With Birmingham, Ala., Seeing a 63.5% Drop

When it comes to running a business, franchise owners aren’t lovin’ it. In fact, the rate of U.S. businesses operating as franchises fell 9.4% between... read more

69% of Americans Admit to Emotional Spending, Pushing 39% of Them Into Debt

Feeling blue? You wouldn’t be alone if you use your wallet to combat your sadness. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,000 U.S.... read more

Buying in Bulk Could Save Shoppers 27%, on Average — Led by Paper Towels, Water and Batteries

With grocery prices rising, consumers may be looking to cut costs wherever they can — and that may mean buying in bulk. Good news for... read more

Majority of Homeowners Tackling Home Improvement Projects, With Painting, Landscaping and Bathroom Upgrades Topping To-Do Lists

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where the hammer is lately. In the past 12 months, 68% of homeowners started or completed... read more

Fueled by Social Media, Gen Zers and Millennials Admit to Overspending on Beauty Products

Beauty is pain — and it’s particularly painful on wallets. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 1,950 U.S. consumers, Americans spend an average... read more

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