Plunged In Debt 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 lead media company. With an audience of over 10 million monthly visitors, our content appears in Google News, AOL, and other channels. Our objective is to deliver high-quality 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 websites, with all operating expenses paid through advertising.
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
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Travis Campbell, Associate Editor
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Kathryn Vercillo is a writer with more than a decade of experience writing about personal finance and life style related topics. She lives in San Francisco, where she has developed excellent writing skills order to thrive as a freelancer in one of the nation’s most expensive cities. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring the city on foot with her rescue dog. Learn more about her at www.kathrynvercillo.com.
Joe Wallace specializes in personal finance, military affairs, and consumer protection topics. Since 1995, his work has appeared on Air Force Television News, The Pentagon Channel, ABC and a variety of print and online publications. He is a 13-year Air Force veteran and collects unusual vinyl records, which gives him an excuse to write the vinyl blog Turntabling.net.
Ruby is a mom, an investor, and a travel blogger at A Journey We Love and Voyage Florida. She is currently on her path to financial independence through real estate, index funds, stocks, and cryptocurrency. She is currently based in Jacksonville, Florida after living in London, UK and Manila, Philippines.
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 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.
Our Editorial Commitment
District Media is committed to producing trustworthy, well-researched media that supports everyday people with their financial well-being and daily decisions. Every article we publish is thoroughly fact-checked, properly sourced, and reviewed for clarity, accuracy, and relevance. We adhere to rigorous editorial standards, including direct attribution for all quotes, data points, and third-party information. Our content is regularly updated and held to the highest journalistic values.
Many images on the site are syndicated from 123rf.com and other paid licensing sources. Some images were created by District Media staff. You can learn more about our privacy policy, here.
District Media complies with all applicable U.S. State and Federal publishing laws, including FCC guidelines and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Most importantly, we listen—reader feedback is central to how we evolve and improve our platforms and processes.
Contact Us
District Media, Inc.
329 NE Couch St, Suite 200
Portland, Oregon 97232
202-468-6043
james@districtmediafinance.com
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