About

Budget And The Bees 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

latrice@districtmediafinance.com

Travis Campbell, Associate Editor

travis@districtmediafinance.com

Our Writers 

Jenny Smedra 

Jenny Smedra is an avid world traveler, ESL teacher, former archaeologist, and freelance writer. Choosing a life abroad strengthened her commitment to finding ways to bring people together across language and cultural barriers. While most of her time is dedicated to working with children, she also enjoys good friends, good food, and new adventures.

Vanessa Bermudez 

Vanessa Bermudez is a content writer with over eight years of experience crafting compelling content across a diverse range of niches. Throughout her career, she has tackled an array of subjects, from technology and finance to entertainment and lifestyle. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She’s also a proud fur mom to four gentle giant dogs.

Ashleigh Clyde

Ashleigh Clyde is a dedicated youth advocate, journalist, and researcher. Passionate about shedding light on important issues, such as financial literacy and marketing tactics. She has extensive experience in entertainment journalism.

Many images on the site are syndicated from 123rf.com and other paid licensing sources.  Some images were created by District Media staff.

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 find 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

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the articles are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we use personally and believe will add value to our readers. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”