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Jennifer Block Martin

Staff writer

As Sr. Brand Journalist, Jennifer covers topics relating to personal finance, small business, affordable housing, and sustainability, featuring thoughtful, actionable tips from Wells Fargo experts. Before joining Wells Fargo, Jennifer was a writer and editor at Meredith, Cahners/Reed Business Publishing, Weldon Owen, Sunset Books, Bank of America, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and Design Within Reach, among others. She also wrote a book, which was published by a Random House imprint. She has a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and is based in San Francisco.

Stories from this author


Volunteering & Giving

Wells Fargo, Habitat team up to help a mom build her home

Shaquawanda is one of the many reasons Wells Fargo has collaborated with Habitat for Humanity over the last 20 years.


Volunteering & Giving

3 steps to creating a charitable giving strategy

Harness your philanthropic power by strategically using your time, talent, and money to make a difference.


Financial Health

How to spot imposter scams

These sophisticated scams start with a phone call, email, or text that appears to come from a trusted source, so it’s important to know who you’re really talking to. Margarita Alvarez, head of Wells Fargo Risk Payment Programs, shares these fraud-fighting tips.


Financial Health

9 ways to pay less taxes, now and throughout the year

Credits, deductions, and even saving and giving can help you reduce your taxable income before taxes are due and maximize your take-home pay.


Financial Health

How the 100 Black Men of America empowers youths by investing in their future

High school students learn the keys to investing and building wealth during the Junior Investment Club, with the support of mentors from the 100 Black Men of America.


Financial Health

Expert tips and financial planning for securing and repaying student loans

Michael Liersch, head of Advice & Planning, shares tips for college students and their parents.


Financial Health

How to prevent elder fraud and financial abuse

Stay informed about scams and fraud to protect yourself and loved ones. A Wells Fargo Advisors gerontologist offers these expert tips for caregivers, family, and friends.


Financial Health

Real career advice from real financial advisors

From personal finance to networking to philanthropy, here are five tips to help you get ahead at work and in life.


Financial Health

7 smart things to do with your summer job and side hustle money

It’s your money. You earned it. Here’s how to spend it.


Financial Health

Your 2024 monthly money planner

Whether you’re coming across this page on New Year’s Day or during the holidays or anytime in between, you’ll find small steps to do each month — or any time — so you’ll know how to save money and reach your goals.


Small Business

5 life-balancing tips from mompreneurs

Many mothers who lost jobs or quit during the pandemic took the opportunity to turn their dream of running their own business into a reality. By 2023, these mom entrepreneurs were hitting their stride, according to a new study.


Financial Health

Scam-spotters share red flags

How good are you at spotting fakes? Scams can be difficult to detect, but here are some clues to watch for that can help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud.


Financial Health

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

Tax time is historically a prime opportunity for sneaky scammers. Jennifer Hessing, a fraud analytics director at Wells Fargo, shares these red flags to help you outsmart the latest tax fraud schemes.


Financial Health

Easy ways to prevent check fraud and scams

Although check crimes are on the rise, you have the power to avoid becoming a victim, starting with your pen. Joe Bernardo, Wells Fargo head of Fraud & Claims Operations, shares tips.


Environment

The Bronx development at the intersection of sustainability and affordable housing

Cooper Gardens housing development at St. Barnabas Hospital provides underserved communities with access to fresh produce, solar energy, and a rooftop beehive.


Financial Health

4 big questions to ask your financial advisor right now

With all that’s happening in the world — from geopolitical tensions and inflation to tech innovations — even seasoned investors may be asking, what should I be doing?


Small Business

Deploying capital for veteran entrepreneurs

Veteran Loan Fund is putting $5 million from Wells Fargo to work for veteran small business owners.


Small Business

Veteran entrepreneurs turn military skills into business ownership

Warrior Rising, with funding from Wells Fargo, offers veterans mentoring, education, networking, and more as they pursue a path to business ownership.


Diversity & Inclusion

Combating anti-Asian biases with meaningful investments and focused support

Grants plus community works are some of the ways we’re supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities within Wells Fargo and around the country.