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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.

Posts by: Amanda Blankenship

by Amanda Blankenship
The 529 ‘Rollover’ Rule: How Grandparents Can Move Up to $35,000 Into a Grandchild’s Roth IRA Without Taxes For years, one of the biggest fears with college savings was “What if there’s money left over?” That question kept... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
Check Washing Alert: Why Leaving Checks in Your Mailbox Can Put Your Bank Account at Risk You raise your mailbox flag, drop in a check, and assume it’s safely on its way—but that small habit could expose yo... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
Why Scammers Stay Silent When They Call—And What You Should Do Immediately You answer your phone, say “Hello,” and… nothing. No voice, no background noise—just silence before the call dro... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
Home Inheritance Warning: Probate Costs Average $12,400 Without the Right Plan in Place If you plan to pass down your home, there’s a hidden cost many families don’t see coming until it’s too late. Prob... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
Direct Deposit: 70,000 Blocked Changes a Year Show Why SSA Now Requires Extra Verification If you’ve tried to change your Social Security direct deposit recently and hit a wall, you’re not alone—and it’s... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
The Reverse Mortgage ‘Due‑and‑Payable’ Notice: Why Some Lenders Are Demanding Full Repayment in 2026 If you or someone you love has a reverse mortgage, there’s a notice you never want to receive: “Due and Payable.” ... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol? Avoid These 3 Morning Habits Starting Tomorrow If you’re dealing with high blood pressure or cholesterol, your morning routine matters more than you think. Those fir... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
The Medicare Card Scam: Why You Should Never Pay for a Replacement Card Under Any Circumstance If someone calls you saying you need to pay for a replacement Medicare card, hang up immediately—because it’s almost... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
Doctors Sound the Alarm: Unexplained Shoulder Pain May Point to a Dangerous Issue If you’ve ever brushed off shoulder pain as a bad night’s sleep or a pulled muscle, you’re not alone—but doctors... read the story
by Amanda Blankenship
1 in 3 Americans Has This Sleep Problem—And It Could Raise Heart Attack Risk If you’ve been feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get, you’re not alone—and it may be more serious tha... read the story
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