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LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
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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

Best Equipment Financing for Bad Credit

Many online lenders offer equipment financing for bad credit borrowers. However, beware of no-credit-check equipment financing since some predatory lenders can try to exploit your... read more

Parent PLUS Loan Deferment, Forbearance and Other Repayment Options

If you borrowed parent PLUS loans to support your child’s education, you have several options for managing payments. A parent PLUS loan deferment or forbearance... read more

Parent PLUS Loans: Complete Guide

A parent PLUS loan can help cover any remaining financial gaps not covered by your child’s financial aid package. The government offers parent PLUS loans... read more

Should You Consolidate Student Loans for PSLF?

Consolidating your federal student loans can simplify your payments, and in some cases, can help with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and income-driven... read more

What Is a Graduated Repayment Plan?

The graduated repayment plan starts with lower payments and increases every two years. You will have 10 years to repay federal student loans on the... read more

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