Editorial policy

Our commitment to readers

Last reviewed May 2026

District Media covers personal finance and everyday decision-making. Our goal is simple: give readers the information they need, reported carefully and presented clearly.

Every article is fact-checked, sourced, and reviewed before publication. We cite our sources directly — quotes, data, and third-party claims are always attributed. When we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and transparently.

Fact-checked
Human-edited
Regularly updated
AI-assisted

AI and editorial oversight

We use AI tools in our reporting and production process. We think readers deserve to know that. What hasn’t changed: every piece published on this site has been read, edited, and approved by at least two members of our editorial staff. Our standards apply equally to all content, regardless of how it was produced.

Photography and images

Most photography on this site is licensed through 123rf.com and Shutterstock, along with other stock providers. Some images are produced by District Media staff.

Legal and regulatory compliance

District Media operates in compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state publishing laws, including FCC guidelines. Reader feedback shapes how we report and how we improve — if you have a question or concern, we want to hear it.


Contact

District Media, Inc.  ·  329 NE Couch Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97232

Amanda Blankenship

Chief Editor

amanda@districtmediafinance.com

Tamila McDonald

Chief Operations Officer

tamila@districtmediafinance.com

General enquiries

District Media

james@districtmediafinance.com


Affiliate links

Some links in our articles are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe are genuinely useful to our readers. This disclosure is made pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, 16 CFR Part 255.

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