Drew Blankenship

Drew Blankenship is a seasoned personal finance and lifestyle writer with more than a decade of professional writing experience crafting clear, actionable advice that helps savers and investors over 40 protect their wealth and make smarter everyday decisions. His bylines appear regularly on SavingAdvice.com, CleverDude.com, and other respected outlets, where he draws on deep industry knowledge to deliver practical insights on cost control, smart spending, and long-term financial security.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 — 7 Things to Check Before Keeping Your Current Plan This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase anything through these affiliated links, the author/website may earn... read the story

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The 7 Unwritten Rules of Flying That Passengers Keep Breaking You’ve finally settled into your airplane seat when the passenger behind you starts kicking your chair, someone ac... read the story

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10 Modern Grocery Store Features That Older Shoppers Could Do Without Remember when grocery shopping meant grabbing a cart, checking the weekly sales flyer, and paying a cashier who actually... read the story

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Don’t Pick a Medicare Plan Based on the Premium Alone — These Costs Can Matter More A Medicare Advantage plan advertising a $0 monthly premium might sound like a great deal, especially if you’re ret... read the story

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Over 70? Your State May Require More to Keep Your Driver’s License You’ve been driving for 50 years without a serious accident, but your next driver’s license renewal could in... read the story

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417,291 SSI Recipients Had Unresolved Earnings Alerts — Check Your Social Security Record for Wage Errors Picture this: you receive your monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for years, only to discover that Socia... read the story

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SNAP Income Limits Can Cut Off Benefits Even When Your Pay Only Rises Slightly — A 1-Person Household Limit Is Now $1,330 Net a Month Imagine getting a small raise at work, only to worry that the extra money could cost you hundreds of dollars in grocery ... read the story

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7 Everyday Activities That Can Send Older Adults to the Emergency Room You step onto a chair to reach something in the kitchen, hurry through the bathroom after a shower, or spend an afternoo... read the story

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4 Places You’re Being Asked to Tip Now — But Do You Really Have To? You walk into a coffee shop, order a $6 latte, and tap your credit card to pay. Before the transaction goes through, the... read the story

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The FTC Is Sending $15.8 Million in Refunds — Check Whether You’re Getting One If you’ve ever used a cash advance app to cover expenses between paychecks, you may want to check your email this ... read the story