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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Medicare’s Appeal System is Backfiring — And Seniors Are Getting Bigger Bills Medicare appeal rules are supposed to protect seniors from unfair denials, but the system is increasingly working agains... read the story

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8 Credit Card Benefits That Quietly Disappear After Inactivity Credit card inactivity might seem harmless, but it can quietly erase some of your most valuable perks without warning. M... read the story

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The Routine Home Visit That’s Triggering Surprise Medicare Denials A Medicare home visit is supposed to be simple, routine, and helpful—but for many seniors, it’s quietly becoming the... read the story

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Georgia Seniors Have Weeks Left to Lock In School-Tax Relief — Here’s What Happens If You Miss It Georgia school tax relief is one of the most valuable financial protections available to older homeowners, yet thousands... read the story

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5 Car Insurance Clauses Costing Seniors Thousands Without Realizing It Car insurance clauses are quietly draining seniors’ wallets, and most don’t realize it until a claim is denied or a ... read the story

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Florida Property Tax Alert: Why You Have Until March 2nd to Claim Your $50,000 Exemption Florida homeowners have a rare extra day this year to secure one of the most valuable tax breaks in the state — the Fl... read the story

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9 Everyday Transactions Now Requiring Extra ID Verification More everyday transactions now require ID verification, and many consumers are being caught off guard by the sudden shif... read the story

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6 Bank Account Alerts That Can Trigger Automatic Holds Unexpected bank account alerts are becoming more common in 2026, and many customers are discovering that even routine tr... read the story

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Hidden Fall Risk: The Supplement–Medication Mix Doctors Say Is Triggering Dizzy Spells in Seniors Dizzy spells are one of the most common reasons seniors visit the ER, and doctors say a growing number of these episodes... read the story

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February 27 Alert: Why SSI Recipients are Getting an ‘Extra’ Check This Week (And the Trap to Avoid) Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income are looking at their bank accounts this week and noticing s... read the story