Amanda Blankenship

Amanda Blankenship is the Chief Editor for District Media. With a BA in journalism from Wingate University, she frequently writes for a handful of websites and loves to share her own personal finance story with others. When she isn’t typing away at her desk, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, husband, and dog. During her free time, you’re likely to find her with her nose in a book, hiking, or playing RPG video games.

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The Hidden Backlogs Making Social Security Office Visits Tougher Right Now If you’ve tried to visit a Social Security office lately, you may have noticed something feels off—longer lines, few... read the story

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Your 2026 Medicare Advantage Plan May Deny Your Next ‘Emergency’ MRI-Here’s Why If you’ve ever rushed to the ER or urgent care with severe pain, dizziness, or a possible stroke, you probably assumed... read the story

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Digital Currency ‘De-Risking’: Why Your Bank May Suddenly Freeze Transfers to Your Crypto-Holding Heirs If you’re planning to pass down cryptocurrency to your children or heirs, there’s a hidden risk most people never se... read the story

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The ‘Aging Advisor’ Risk: Why Your Long-Time Financial Planner Could Be the Biggest Threat to Your Assets You trust your financial advisor—maybe you’ve worked with them for decades, shared major life decisions, and built y... read the story

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Why the IRS Is Mailing New Refund‑Delay Notices — And What They Mean for You If you were counting on your tax refund to cover bills, groceries, or even a small splurge, opening your mailbox to find... read the story

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Always Ask These 5 Questions Before You Trust Your Lab Results Getting lab results can feel like decoding a foreign language filled with numbers, abbreviations, and color-coded warnin... read the story

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$940 Power Bill vs. $900 Income: How America’s Energy Crisis Is Crushing Older Households Imagine opening your electric bill and seeing $940 due—while your monthly income is just $900. For many older American... read the story

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Veterans 65+: A Vision Impairment May Unlock Extra Aid & Attendance Benefits — Here’s the Requirement Many veterans over 65 assume they’re already receiving all the benefits they qualify for, but that’s often not the c... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

Struggling With Housing Costs? Oregon’s Shared‑Living Programs Are Helping Seniors Stay Independent Longer Housing costs have quietly become one of the biggest financial threats facing older Americans today. Many seniors are li... read the story

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Scientists Say This Hidden Brain Trigger Could Be Driving High Blood Pressure in Millions High blood pressure, often called hypertension, affects millions of Americans and is one of the leading causes of heart ... read the story