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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8 Moves to Consider Before a Medicare IRMAA Surcharge Shows Up If you’ve ever opened a Medicare premium notice and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone. Many retirees don’t ... read the story

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7 Documents Every Family Should Have Before a Medical Crisis A medical emergency never arrives with warning—and when it hits, families often scramble to find the paperwork needed ... read the story

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10 Housing Decisions Retirees Regret After Downsizing Downsizing sounds simple on paper: sell the big house, pocket the equity, and enjoy a smaller, easier lifestyle. But man... read the story

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Pennsylvania Seniors: 7 State Programs That Help Pay for Heat, Groceries, and Prescriptions For many older adults, the rising cost of heat, food, and medications makes it harder to stretch a fixed income. The goo... read the story

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7 Nursing Home Contract Fees That Aren’t as “Standard” as They Sound Most families walk into a nursing home contract expecting a clear monthly rate, only to discover pages of fine print fil... read the story

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The $2,000 Mistake: 9 Ways to Audit Your Medicare Notice Like a Pro If you’ve ever opened a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and felt your eyes glaze over, ... read the story

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The Bidding War is Dead: Why NC Homebuyers Finally Have the Upper Hand in 2026 For the first time in years, North Carolina homebuyers are walking into showings without the fear of instant bidding war... read the story

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10 Withholding Mistakes That Create an April Tax Bill for Retirees Many retirees expect tax season to get easier once the paychecks stop, but the opposite often happens. Without automatic... read the story

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From Allowance to College Fund: Smart Financial Moves for Today’s Grandparents Grandparents today play a bigger financial role in their grandchildren’s lives than ever before, and the right strateg... read the story

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9 Retirement Regrets That Don’t Show Up Until the Second Year The first year of retirement often feels like a long‑awaited vacation—slow mornings, fewer obligations, and the free... read the story