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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.

car repair costs

Automotive

8 Small Car Issues That Turn Into Four-Figure Repairs When Ignored

January 9, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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The decade-plus I worked in mechanic shops taught me a lot about the way cars work. You might think a problem is small, but most issues do start out that way. If you shrug these things off, they can wind up becoming costly repairs. Depending on the … [Read more...] about 8 Small Car Issues That Turn Into Four-Figure Repairs When Ignored

side income

Taxes

Tax Preparers Warn: This Side Income Mistake Triggers Extra Scrutiny

January 8, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Like most people these days, I have a side gig. The so-called gig economy is booming, from weekend Instacart runs to late-night Etsy sales. However, tax preparers are warning that there are some mistakes that may trigger an audit from the IRS. If … [Read more...] about Tax Preparers Warn: This Side Income Mistake Triggers Extra Scrutiny

driving habits

Automotive

These Everyday Driving Habits Are Quietly Destroying Cars Before Dash Warnings

January 8, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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When I worked as a mechanic, I saw a lot of customers who assumed everything with their car was fine if there weren't any lights on the dashboard. That's not always the case. In fact, a lot of the time, your warning lights on your dash won't signal … [Read more...] about These Everyday Driving Habits Are Quietly Destroying Cars Before Dash Warnings

financial wellness

Finances & Money

The 7 Financial Mistakes Men Don’t Notice Until the Damage Is Already Done

January 8, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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The crazy thing about financial mistakes is that you don't always realize you are making them until it's too late. You're suddenly left scrambling, savings drained, and with little to no hope. Unfortunately, a lot of these mistakes are masked as … [Read more...] about The 7 Financial Mistakes Men Don’t Notice Until the Damage Is Already Done

financial wellness

Finances & Money • Health

Experts Say This “Tough It Out” Mindset Leads Men to Miss Serious Financial and Health Warnings

January 8, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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I'll admit it. I'm one of those guys who avoids the doctor at all costs. At one point, I had a fractured skull and a concussion, and my wife had to beg me to go to the hospital. And a lot of guys are like that because we've been taught to grit our … [Read more...] about Experts Say This “Tough It Out” Mindset Leads Men to Miss Serious Financial and Health Warnings

job security

Career

The One Career Decision That Makes Men Vulnerable to Sudden Layoffs

January 8, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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If you're like me, you probably had a father who told you that your loyalty to your employer would be rewarded. However, in today's economy, that belief can backfire on you in a big way. Although my dad was rewarded for the long years he stayed with … [Read more...] about The One Career Decision That Makes Men Vulnerable to Sudden Layoffs

SSC Tuatara

Automotive

Blink and They’re Gone: The 5 Fastest Cars on the Road

January 7, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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At one point in time, I was obsessed with the speed of the car I was driving. I spent hours upon hours working on it, tuning it, and turning it into a speed machine. Those days are behind me now. I've got a "dad car," and the automotive world … [Read more...] about Blink and They’re Gone: The 5 Fastest Cars on the Road

financial boundaries

relationship

Therapists Warn: This Relationship Habit Quietly Drains Men Financially Over Time

January 7, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Money and relationships can be complicated. Unfortunately, many men feel like their financial contributions to their spouse, partner, and family are tied to their identity, overall value, and emotional safety. That's why therapists have been speaking … [Read more...] about Therapists Warn: This Relationship Habit Quietly Drains Men Financially Over Time

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