Articles by Maggie Davis
More Than a Third of Americans Cut Back on or Skip Household Necessities to Pay Energy Bills, Led by Southern States
December 9, 2024
Many Americans still feel budget squeezes — and rising utility bills aren’t helping. According to the latest LendingTree study, electricity bills rose 2.6% between August... read more
Public Transportation Seeing Recent Growth After Decade of Decline
December 9, 2024
Most U.S. cities aren’t known for their public transportation. Still, the environmental and economic impact of choosing public transportation is becoming increasingly important. We’ll look... read more
Best and Worst Drivers by State: 2024 Report
December 2, 2024
Driving is easily one of the most dangerous tasks in our daily lives — and good driving is only half of the equation. The driving... read more
Nearly Half of Holiday Gift-Givers Have Overspent, With 43% of Them Saying Debt Is Synonymous With the Season
December 2, 2024
Holiday cheer is priceless — until your credit card statement disagrees. This year, 30% of holiday gift-givers expect to go into debt, according to the... read more
Driving Success: The States Setting the Gold Standard in Road Infrastructure
November 18, 2024
Not all American roads are a smooth ride. According to a new LendingTree study, Louisiana has the worst road infrastructure, particularly when it comes to... read more