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 Ask for More Financial Aid for College

If you don’t feel you’ve been given enough financial aid, you can always ask for more. Maybe your family’s finances have changed, or maybe you... read more

Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: Which Is Better for College?

When choosing between subsidized vs. unsubsidized student loans, it’s generally best to go with subsidized loans since it charges less interest. However, borrowers must demonstrate... read more

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

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