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 Make Principal-Only Payments on Student Loans

Knowing how to make principal-only payments on student loans can reduce your amount of paid interest, helping you get out of debt faster. But although... read more

How to Get Financial Aid for College When Your Parents Make Too Much

Wondering how to get financial aid if your parents make too much money? Don’t worry, this is a common question for many students. The good... read more

How to Pay for Law School

The average cost for a law degree can be over $200,000. And while earning a law degree may lead to a lucrative career, figuring out... read more

What You Should Know When Filing a FAFSA for Grad School

You likely filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as an undergraduate student. The process of getting financial aid for graduate school... read more

How To Get Emergency Student Loans at the Last Minute

Emergency student loans are available to those experiencing unexpected financial hardship, whether due to a job loss, a death in the family or any life... read more

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