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Jennifer Block Martin

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San Francisco
As seen in: Miami Herald, The Charlotte Observer, The Sacramento Bee, Kansas City Star, KIRO-TV (Seattle, WA), Lexington Herald-Leader, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The News & Observer, Tacoma News Tribune, WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL) and
Covers:  personal finance, wealth management, small business, affordable housing, and sustainability

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Jennifer Block Martin’s Biography

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Jennifer Block Martin is a personal finance journalist focused on helping people understand their money better. She writes about everyday money decisions and long‑term financial planning, from banking basics to wealth and retirement planning, plus sustainability, innovation, and fraud and scam prevention. Beyond helping readers understand complex topics, she’s also thinking about how content gets found, how it shows up in search and emerging AI‑driven environments, and what it means for brand t…

Jennifer Block Martin’s Journalist Portfolio

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Scam-spotters share red flags

Scam-spotters share red flags

Fraud can be hard to spot, but there are some red flags to watch for that can help you avoid becoming a victi…

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Financial resolutions for 2026: What Americans want — and how to reach your money goals

Financial resolutions for 2026: What Americans want — and how to reach your money goals

Saving feels easier and more motivating when it becomes part of your emotional well‑being. Drawing on data fr…

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No, the IRS isn't texting you, and other things to know about tax fraud and scams

No, the IRS isn't texting you, and other things to know about tax fraud and scams

Tax-season tips to help you outsmart the latest IRS scams and fraud, including phishing, identity theft, and …

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What to know before setting up a trust for your child

What to know before setting up a trust for your child

A children’s trust can be a powerful way to protect your child’s future and express what matters most to your…

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Easy ways to prevent check fraud and scams

Easy ways to prevent check fraud and scams

Check fraud impacts millions of consumers and it's a growing problem. Learn how you can avoid becoming a vict…

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The Bronx development at the intersection of sustainability and affordable housing

The Bronx development at the intersection of sustainability and affordable housing

In the Bronx, Cooper Gardens housing development at St. Barnabas Hospital provides underserved communities wi…

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Saving for children: A goal-based guide to Trump Accounts, 529s, Roth IRAs, and custodial accounts

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By Jennifer Block Martin, Bob Petix
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Trump Accounts, 529 plans, Roth IRAs, and custodial accounts each serve a different purpose. They are not interchangeable, and choosing the right one depends on your goal. Time is one of the biggest advantages in saving for a child’s future. The earlier you start, the more time even small contributions have to grow and compound.
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You just got an inheritance. Now what?

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By Jennifer Block Martin, Melissa Sidor
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The Love & Money Series Helping you plan with care for the people and moments that matter Understand your inheritance: Read all documents carefully. Build your advisory team early: This can include a trustee or executor, financial advisor, estate attorney, and tax advisor. Consider tax implications: Consult with a tax advisor to understand the potential consequences of distributions and sales. Make informed decisions: Work with a financial advisor to create a plan for managing your assets.
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Real career advice from real financial advisors

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By Jennifer Block Martin, Sarah Schweppe Verified, Jennifer Meneshian
| stories.wf.com
Jennifer Garcia, Senior Private Wealth Financial Advisor: Pay yourself first. Now that you’re in the workforce, there are a lot of things you’re going to want to buy and new expenses that you have. But get in the habit of paying yourself first every month. John Marshall, Senior Financial Advisor: Definitely stay in touch with your close friends. We get caught up in life and work and tend to let those great relationships slip by over the years.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Exceptional Parent magazine, for parents of children with disabilities

Why did you become a journalist?

I love being curious, asking questions, and then writing.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Editor, Andover High School