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Drew Blankenship

Drew Blankenship is a veteran automotive writer and content strategist with over 20 years of hands-on experience as a Porsche technician, delivering expert insights into vehicle maintenance, dealership practices, market trends, and the intersection of cars with personal finance.
His bylines appear in CleverDude.com and SavingAdvice.com, as well as other leading outlets such as HotCars, Youcanic, and Vehicle History.

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Family or Marriage

6 Legal Loopholes That Could Leave Your Spouse With Nothing

June 19, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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You might think a will guarantees your spouse gets what's fair, but legal loopholes can change everything. In many states, laws like elective shares, community property rules, and probate hiccups may override your intentions. Ignoring these quirks … [Read more...] about 6 Legal Loopholes That Could Leave Your Spouse With Nothing

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Parenting

How Fatherhood Became a Branding Exercise for Men Online

June 19, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Fatherhood has stepped outside of the home and has become a digital trend. Men are taking different approaches to how they present themselves as parents and role models online. Fatherhood branding, or "dadfluencers," are changing the way people see … [Read more...] about How Fatherhood Became a Branding Exercise for Men Online

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relationship

10 ‘Helpful’ Things You Do That Secretly Annoy Your Partner

June 19, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Everyone wants to be a helpful partner. However, your good intentions don't always land the way you'd hope. Some of the actions you think are helpful might actually be getting on your partner's last nerve. You might not realize that your kind … [Read more...] about 10 ‘Helpful’ Things You Do That Secretly Annoy Your Partner

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Automotive

9 Car Brands That Prioritize Profit Over Driver Safety—By Design

June 19, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Think every new car on the market is safe by default? Think again. Some manufacturers have repeatedly chosen profit margins over driver safety, cutting corners on critical systems, or delaying recalls—all to protect the bottom line. As a consumer, … [Read more...] about 9 Car Brands That Prioritize Profit Over Driver Safety—By Design

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Career

13 Career Lies Men Are Still Telling Each Other

June 19, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Career advice can be beneficial, but in some cases, it can be straight-up harmful. There are a lot of men clinging to outdated ideas about work and how they might be able to get ahead. I still remember my dad telling me that chasing a career in … [Read more...] about 13 Career Lies Men Are Still Telling Each Other

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relationship

10 Tacky Phrases People Use That Instantly Kill a Conversation

June 19, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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The words you use are extremely important. No one is perfect, so you've likely said something and felt the environment in the room change. Certain phrases can come across as rude, dismissive, or just plain awkward. You don't want to make someone feel … [Read more...] about 10 Tacky Phrases People Use That Instantly Kill a Conversation

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Safety

16 Billion Passwords Exposed From Apple, Facebook, and Google—5 Critical Moves to Protect Your Accounts

June 18, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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A jaw-dropping password exposure has rocked the internet: a massive cache of 16 billion credentials—spanning Apple, Facebook, Google, and more—has leaked online. With infostealer malware and misconfigured databases fueling this crisis, nearly … [Read more...] about 16 Billion Passwords Exposed From Apple, Facebook, and Google—5 Critical Moves to Protect Your Accounts

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relationship

6 Brutal Truths About Dating as a Shorter Man

June 18, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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If you’re a shorter man dating, chances are you’ve felt the sting of swipe-left filters or awkward first impressions. The reality? Height bias is real, and not for lack of being a great company. But knowing the hard truths can help you adapt, grow … [Read more...] about 6 Brutal Truths About Dating as a Shorter Man

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