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

How to Start a Wedding Planning Business in 7 Steps

If you love romance and have a knack for designing and organizing events, a wedding planning business just might be for you. Although learning how... read more

56 ‘No Loan Colleges’ to Help You Avoid Student Debt

A “no-loan” college is exactly what it sounds like: A school that helps students afford their cost of attendance without needing student loans. Financial aid... read more

What is an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index?

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a number calculated by the government and helps determine how much financial aid you could receive for the upcoming... read more

How Does Student Debt Affect the Economy?

Among the economic benefits of student loans is that they allow more people to get a higher education. But there are definitely negative effects of... read more

Best SBA Lenders of 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) partners with lenders to offer attractive loan terms and affordable interest rates for small business owners. Although the SBA... read more

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