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Jill A. Chafin

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance, small business loans
  • Education: Whitireia Community Polytechnic, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Jill A. Chafin is a staff writer at LendingTree, where she covers a variety of personal finance and small business topics. Her work has appeared on the Motley Fool’s Blueprint, How-to Geek’s Life Savvy, as well as her own blog.

Before joining LendingTree, Jill spent 20+ years as a freelance writer and editor. She has received multiple awards for her creative writing, with pieces published in literary anthologies such as the Personal Story Publishing Project. She has experience running her own business and loves helping others pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Jill earned a writing certification from the Whitireia Community Polytechnic in New Zealand and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Articles by Jill A. Chafin

Should the Government Grant Student Debt Relief? 95% of Federal Borrowers Would Approve

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The world of federal student loans has become quite the roller coaster over the past few years. While 41% of Americans with federally held student... read more

Student Loan Consolidation

May 1, 2023

A student loan consolidation combines some or all of your federal student loans into a new, easy-to-manage loan. While consolidating your loans can extend your... read more

10 Medical Schools With Free Tuition

May 1, 2023

Tuition-free medical schools are popping up across the U.S., including at some of the country’s most prestigious universities. While the list of medical schools with... read more

When to Refinance Student Loans

May 1, 2023

Student loan refinance can potentially lower your interest rate and shorten your term, making payments more manageable. But deciding when to refinance student loans depends... read more

Deferment vs. Forbearance for Student Loans

April 28, 2023

Student loan deferment and forbearance can both postpone your payments, offering immediate financial relief without jeopardizing your account. Deferment also typically pauses your interest, making... read more

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