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 Get Free Tuition at Ivy League Schools and Other Major Colleges

Free college tuition might seem like a pipe dream, but it really exists — even at the Ivy League level. If your family meets the... read more

Is the Income-Based Repayment Plan Right for Your Student Loans?

Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is a program that caps your monthly student loan payment at an affordable level based on your income, and then forgives whatever... read more

Student Loans for Certificate Programs

Certificate programs can help you switch careers, get a promotion or break into a competitive industry. But although the fees are typically less than a... read more

How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?

While student loans can help pay for college, they can become burdensome if you borrow too much. But how much student debt is too much?... read more

What Happens When a Student Loan Cosigner Dies?

A cosigner assumes legal responsibility to pay a debt if the primary borrower can’t make payments. But what happens if a cosigner on a student... read more

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