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

Guide to Military Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment

Serving your country could help reduce or eliminate your student loan debt. Members of the armed forces can seek out loan relief through military student... read more

How to Pay for College Without Your Parents’ Help

Whether you’re completely on your own or receiving partial assistance from your parents, it’s crucial to know how to pay for college without parental support.... read more

Can Social Security be Garnished for Student Loan Debt?

Beware: The government can take up to 15% of your Social Security income if you default on federal student loans. And although private lenders can’t... read more

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

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