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.

Articles by Jill A. Chafin

When to Refinance Student Loans

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

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

Federal Student Loan Servicers: How to Find Yours

Student loan servicers manage student loan debt until it’s fully paid off, accepting payments and providing borrowers with information and other assistance. Since student loans... read more

StudentAid.gov: Your Guide to the Federal Student Aid Website

StudentAid.gov is your one-stop place to access your federal student aid account. Here, you can submit your FAFSA application, learn about available aid and grants,... read more

26 Small Business Tax Deductions To Know

A small business tax deduction is a qualified expense you can deduct from your business’s gross income. Maximizing your tax write-offs can help lower your... read more

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