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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


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.


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.


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

3 things to do about your student loan right now

New federal programs, paired with strategic budgeting, can give borrowers a fresh start at loan repayment.


Financial Health

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

Young people are learning lifelong financial skills and how to build wealth via the stock market as part of a Wells Fargo Junior Investment program that pairs students with mentors from the 100 Black Men of America.


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?


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

4 options for homebuyers and owners that could save you thousands of dollars

Whether you’re buying a house or need a hand to stay in your home, you might be eligible for one or more assistance programs.


Small Business

5 life-balancing tips from mom entrepreneurs

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.


Financial Health

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 victim of fraud.


Financial Health

Four smart moves to help maximize your tax refund in 2023

Sandy McPeak, senior financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, shares four strategies for putting your tax return to work for you.


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.


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.


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.