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 EBT Alert: Skimming Cases Up 300% — Why Seniors Are Losing Benefits Overnight If your grocery money suddenly disappeared overnight, would you know what happened—or how to get it back? That’s the... read the story

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Why More Seniors Are Spraying Vinegar on Their Patios—The Low-Cost Fix Explained If you’ve noticed more people—especially seniors—spraying vinegar on their patios, it’s not just a quirky trend.... read the story

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Most Seniors Miss This IRS Mileage Write-Off—Are You Losing Money on Medical Trips? If you’re driving to doctor appointments, physical therapy, or even picking up prescriptions, you could be quietly mis... read the story

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This One Tax Form Is Helping Seniors Keep More of Their Income—Here’s How If you’re over 65, there’s a good chance you could be leaving money on the table without even realizing it. A little... read the story

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1 in 4 Americans Got a Fake Voice Call Last Year—Why “Familiar Voices” Can’t Be Trusted Anymore If you’ve picked up your phone lately and felt a moment of doubt about who was on the other end, you’re not alone—... read the story

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These 8 Amazon Items Help Relieve Back Pain, Joint Pain, and Fatigue at Home Getting older shouldn’t mean living with constant discomfort. For many seniors, everyday aches—from stiff knees to s... read the story

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Who Will Shoulder The Cost of Social Security’s Deficit? Social Security has long been a financial lifeline for millions of Americans—but behind the scenes, the system is unde... read the story

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5 Exciting New Medicare Benefits For Seniors If you’re on Medicare—or planning to enroll soon—2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important years for chan... read the story

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New Scam Targets Seniors With Fake Medical Devices — Here’s How to Spot It If someone calls offering a “free” medical device covered by Medicare, it might sound like a blessing—but it could... read the story

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FTC Warning: ‘Verified’ Calls Are Still Being Spoofed—Why Millions Are Answering Anyway If you’ve ever answered a call because it looked “verified” or familiar, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly... read the story