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LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.
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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 Alternative Lending Options

December 13, 2022

If you’re struggling to get a small business loan from a traditional bank or credit union, alternative lending might help you secure the capital you... read more

The Complete Guide to Federal Student Loans

November 30, 2022

For students who need to fund their college education, federal student loans are more advantageous than private student loans. The reasons include lower interest rates,... read more

What is a Credit Freeze and How Is It Done?

November 17, 2022

A credit freeze makes your credit report inaccessible to lenders, which can help prevent identity theft. Even if a criminal has pertinent information, such as... read more

4 Important Reasons to Avoid Early Decision If You Need Financial Aid

November 11, 2022

Although applying early decision (ED) lets you learn about your admissions decision early, it comes with a catch: If you’re accepted, you must attend the... read more

Recession-Proof Businesses: Profitable Industries and Traits

November 10, 2022

A recession is a sustained economic downturn, usually caused by factors out of our control, such as war, a pandemic, fuel shortages and more. While... read more

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