This blog is part of the District Media, Inc. portfolio. Originally founded in the District of Columbia in 2007, District Media, Inc. is an independent woman and veteran-owned media company. With an audience of over 10 million visitors, our content appears on Google News, MSN, and other channels. Our objective is to deliver high-quality personal finance news, advice, and other related topics that inform, empower, educate, and entertain the public. We provide this information free of charge through our portfolio of 15 different personal finance websites, with all operating expenses paid through advertising.
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Meet the Leadership Behind District Media
James Hendrickson, CEO and Founder
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Tamila McDonald, Chief Operations Officer
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Amanda Blankenship, Chief Editor
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Latrice Perez, Associate Editor
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Vanessa Bermudez, Quality Checker
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Our Writers
Vicky Monroe
Vicky Monroe is a freelance personal finance and lifestyle writer. When she’s not busy writing about her favorite money-saving hacks or tinkering with her budget spreadsheets, she likes to travel, garden, and cook healthy vegetarian meals.
Vanessa Bermudez
Vanessa Bermudez is a content writer with over eight years of experience crafting compelling content across a diverse range of niches. Throughout her career, she has tackled an array of subjects, from technology and finance to entertainment and lifestyle. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She’s also a proud fur mom to four gentle giant dogs.
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