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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Why So Many People Are Suddenly Skipping Their Capital One Payments A surprising number of people are suddenly skipping their Capital One payments, and it’s not always because they w... read the story

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Circle K Is Cutting Gas Prices by 40 Cents—Here’s the Catch Saving 40 ¢ per gallon at the pump sounds like a dream, especially amid rising fuel costs. But before you race over, it... read the story

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The 3 Worst Days to Pay Your Bills—And Why They’ll Cost You More Nobody loves paying bills, but did you know the day you pay your bills can actually cost or save you money? Certain days... read the story

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Struggling on Social Security? These 5 Side Hustles Can Help Living on Social Security alone can be challenging, especially as the cost of living continues to rise. Many retirees fi... read the story

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4 of The Dirtiest Hotel Chains In America According to Reviews With the price of accommodations at an all-time high, you want to be sure that you are going to enjoy your stay at a hot... read the story

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10 Money Saving Challenges to Try It seems that social media has blown up with “challenges” in recent years. “Like and comment this many... read the story

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Here Are the Most Useful Kitchen Gadgets Under $10 on Amazon Nearly everyone’s kitchens are filled with the usual pots and pans, can openers, and utensils. However, there are ... read the story

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10 Retirement Scams Targeting People Over 60 Right Now If you’re over 60, chances are you’ve become a target for fraudsters looking to exploit your hard-earned savings... read the story

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The Dark Side of Medicare Advantage: 5 Nightmares That Could Happen to You Medicare Advantage plans may seem like a good idea. Most of the time, it seems like you’ll be able to save money a... read the story

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What to Do If Your Mortgage Payment Goes Up 20% This Year Seeing your mortgage payment surge 20% can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when you weren’t expecting it. A j... read the story