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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Texas Gas Prices Hold Steady While Other States Climb — What’s Keeping Costs Down? If you’ve been watching gas prices lately, you’ve probably noticed something strange—costs are rising across much ... read the story

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Scientists Develop a Pill That Can Deliver Insulin Without Needles For millions of people living with diabetes, daily insulin injections are a constant, unavoidable routine. But what if m... read the story

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California’s College Savings Match: The State Program That Adds Money to Your Child’s 529 Plan Saving for your child’s future education can feel overwhelming, especially with tuition costs continuing to rise. But ... read the story

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The Saver’s Credit: The Little‑Known IRS Rule That Pays Workers to Save for Retirement If you’ve ever felt like saving for retirement is all sacrifice and no reward, the Saver’s Credit changes that equat... read the story

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Doctors Are Quietly Phasing Out These 6 Medications for Seniors—But Millions Still Take Them Daily If you or a loved one takes daily prescriptions, this could be one of the most important reads of the year. Doctors aren... read the story

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The Low‑Cost Water Filter That Doesn’t Filter Anything — How Fake Filters Put Families at Risk It’s easy to feel like you’re doing the right thing when you buy a water filter—especially a cheaper one that prom... read the story

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New Blood Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s Years Earlier — Offering Hope for Adults Over 50 For millions of Americans over 50, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared diagnoses—and for good reason. It o... read the story

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Hidden SNAP Rule: Seniors and Disabled Adults Can Boost Their Benefits by Reporting Medical Expenses If you’re receiving SNAP benefits and still struggling to afford groceries, there’s a little-known rule that could i... read the story

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Hidden IRS Rule: Embryo Adoption Qualifies for the Full Federal Adoption Tax Credit Adoption is expensive—often costing families tens of thousands of dollars before a child even comes home. That’s why... read the story

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7 Medicare Coverage Gaps That Could Surprise You in 2026 Medicare is often seen as a safety net for retirees—but many people are shocked to discover just how much it doesn’t... read the story