Erik J. Martin is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in AARP: The Magazine, Reader's Digest, The Costco Connection, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and other publications. He covers a wide range of topics, including real estate, personal finance, technology, health care, insurance, and entertainment. Erik also publishes several blogs – such as Martinspiration.com and Cineversegroup.com – and hosts the Cineversary podcast. He is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago.

Erik J Martin

Erik J. Martin is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in AARP: The Magazine, Reader's Digest, The Costco Connection, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and other publications. He covers a wide range of topics, including real estate, personal finance, technology, health care, insurance, and entertainment. Erik also publishes several blogs – such as Martinspiration.comand Cineversegroup.com – and hosts the Cineversary podcast. He is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago.
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