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 Saying ‘I’m Fine’ Might Be the Most Toxic Thing You Do We’ve all heard someone say, “I’m fine,” even when it’s clear they’re anything but. But masking real feeling... read the story

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New Legislation Coming This Month That Could Affect Your Estate Plan You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz on the internet about President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful ... read the story

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How To Win The Lottery: It’s a Science Everyone has dreamt about what they would do with the money if they won the lottery. With lottery numbers reaching recor... read the story

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12 Garage Sale Finds That Could Be Worth a Fortune I love a good garage sale and you can find some really amazing things digging through someone else’s belongings. S... read the story

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What Boomers Must Know About This Year’s Social Security Cutoff If you’re a Baby Boomer, 2025 brings important shifts in Social Security rules that could affect your retirement i... read the story

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These 5 ‘Free Trials’ Are Draining Your Bank Without Warning Did you ever sign up for a “free trial” only to wake up to unexplained bank charges? You’re not alone—many u... read the story

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Here Are The Deals and Freebies on 4th of July 2025 Fireworks aren’t the only thing lighting up July 4—this year, some of America’s top retailers and restaurants ar... read the story

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Is Walmart Open on the 4th of July 2025? Independence Day commemorates the founding of America and is the most popular holiday for grilling. Americans eat a whop... read the story

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Is Costco Closed on the 4th of July 2025? Hosting a barbecue or block party is one of the most popular ways to celebrate the 4th of July. If you’re throwing a b... read the story

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Is The Stock Market Open on the 4th of July 2025? The Fourth of July is one of the major bank holidays in the United States. Also known as Independence Day, of course, th... read the story