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.
Get to know the team behind District Media, Inc.
Meet the Leadership Behind District Media
James Hendrickson, CEO and Founder
For Marketing/Sales Inquiries contact: james@districtmediafinance.com
Tamila McDonald, Chief Operations Officer
For Editorial Questions contact: tamila@districtmediafinance.com
Amanda Blankenship, Chief Editor
Amanda@districtmediafinance.com
Latrice Perez, Associate Editor
latrice@districtmediafinance.com
Vanessa Bermudez, Quality Checker
vanessa@districtmediafinance.com
Our Writers
Toi Williams
Toi Williams began her writing career in 2003 as a copywriter and editor and has authored hundreds of articles on numerous topics for a wide variety of companies. During her professional experience in the fields of Finance, Real Estate, and Law, she has obtained a broad understanding of these industries and brings this knowledge to her work as a writer.
Teri Monroe
Teri Monroe started her career in communications working for local government and nonprofits. Today, she is a freelance finance and lifestyle writer and small business owner. In her spare time, she loves golfing with her husband, taking her dog Milo on long walks, and playing pickleball with friends.
Randell Suba
Randell is an online media professional with more than 15 years of experience specializing in technology, finance, travel, cars, and lifestyle, among other subjects. He’s passionate about helping people make informed decisions and find meaningful connections through his content. Let’s talk about the things that make life a little more interesting.
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