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

Interest-Free Loans for Students: Why They Help and How to Find Them

Graduates from the class of 2019 who borrowed student loans left campus with an average balance of $29,900. Paying that back is intimidating enough before... read more

Most, Least Affordable HBCUs

For some students, attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the U.S. aligns with their personal and professional goals. However, as both the... read more

What Funeral Loans Are and Where to Find Them

For families who may not have the funds saved or available to pay for a funeral, it can be difficult to afford the financial aspects... read more

How Much Federal Student Loan Borrowers Owe in Each State

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted Americans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to varying degrees. While payments on most federal student loans... read more

36% of Americans Took On Holiday Debt, Averaging $1,249

The holiday season can be a busy time for consumers, from making travel plans to purchasing gifts for loved ones. For some Americans, this can... read more

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