Erik J. Martin
Contributor, Personal Finance
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance
- Mortgages
- Housing market
- Home improvement
- Credit cards
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Loyola University Chicago
- Dale Carnegie Training
Erik J. Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including mortgages, the housing market, home improvement and credit cards. Based in the Chicago area, he is host of the “Cineversary” podcast and blogs on Cineversegroup.com and Martinspiration.com.
In addition to Bankrate, Martin has contributed to AARP The Magazine, Tte Chicago Tribune, Reader’s Digest, The Costco Connection and USAA, among other outlets.
Erik J.'s latest articles
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How much house can I afford if I make $175,000 a year?
A $175K salary puts you ahead of the game in house-hunting.
5 min read May 05, 2023 -
How much house can I afford if I make $150,000 a year?
The kind of house you can afford varies greatly based on location and other factors.
5 min read Mar 23, 2023 -
Selling your home during the winter holidays
It’s a tough time, but here are some tips to seal a deal sans delay, and at a profit too.
8 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
‘Unmortgaged millennials’: What a new study reveals about millennial homebuyers
The largest generation in America strives for homeownership. But according to a new study, it remains out of reach.
4 min read Aug 05, 2022