About the Clever Dude
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
Drew Blankenship
Drew Blankenship is a former Porsche technician who writes and develops content full-time. He lives in North Carolina, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. While Drew no longer gets his hands dirty modifying Porsches, he still loves motorsport and avidly watches Formula 1.
Allen Francis
Allen Francis was an academic advisor, librarian, and college adjunct for many years with no money, financial literacy, or responsibility when he had money. Allen advocates for best personal financial practices including focusing on your needs instead of your wants, asking for help when you need it, and saving and investing in your own small business.
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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