Erik J. Martin

Contributing Writer

Erik J. Martin is a Chicago area-based freelance writer whose articles have been published by the US Chamber of Commerce, AARP The Magazine, The Motley Fool, The Costco Connection, Bankrate, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and other publications. He often writes on topics related to real estate, personal finance, business, technology, health care and entertainment. He also hosts a podcast and publishes several blogs, including martinspiration.com and cineversegroup.com.

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You Can Build a Home From Scratch with a Construction-to-Permanent Loan. Just Know the Pros and Cons

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40-Year Mortgages Have Lower Payments. But There’s a Big Catch

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