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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5 Times Grocery Meat Prices Tend to Drop in April—What Shoppers Are Seeing If you’ve been feeling the sting of high grocery bills lately, you’re not alone—meat prices have surged in recent ... read the story

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IRS Filing Alert: Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Extensions Before the April 15 Deadline As the April 15 deadline approaches, many older Americans are making a surprising move—they’re choosing to file a ta... read the story

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Doctors Say You Can’t “Feel” High Cholesterol—Here’s How to Know If Yours Is Dangerous Most people assume they would feel something if their cholesterol were dangerously high, but that’s not how it works. ... read the story

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Seniors Take Note: These 7 Arthritis Drugs May Stress Your Kidneys More Than You Think If you’re managing arthritis, chances are you rely on medications to stay comfortable and mobile—but your kidneys ma... read the story

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IRS Mailing Warning: Why Your Tax Return Could Be Considered Late Even If Sent by April 15 If you’re someone who waits until the last minute and drops your tax return in the mail on April 15, there’s a new r... read the story

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8 “Safe” Foods Seniors Should Actually Avoid, According to Science Many foods we’ve trusted for decades are suddenly raising new concerns—especially for older adults. What seems harml... read the story

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10 Costly Mistakes Seniors Make When Downsizing Their Home Downsizing sounds like a smart financial move—less space, lower costs, and more freedom. But many seniors quickly disc... read the story

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9 IRS Rules That Catch Retirees Off Guard Every Tax Season Retirement is supposed to simplify life—but when tax season rolls around, many retirees find themselves facing unexpec... read the story

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10 New Privacy Threats Facing Seniors—And How to Fight Back If you think privacy threats are just about hackers in dark rooms, think again. Today’s risks are smarter, more person... read the story

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SNAP in Pennsylvania: What’s The Maximum Income To Qualify? If you’ve ever wondered whether you make “too much” to qualify for SNAP (food stamps) in Pennsylvania, you’re no... read the story