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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

What is Credit Fraud?

November 9, 2022

Credit fraud is when someone steals one of your existing credit card accounts or uses your personal info to open a fake account in your... read more

What is the Best Credit Utilization Ratio?

November 2, 2022

Your credit utilization ratio is a number showing how much available credit you’re currently using. It plays a significant role in determining your overall credit... read more

Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

November 1, 2022

Many factors can cause your credit score to drop, such as a late payment, an increase in credit card applications or even a mistake on... read more

How to Pay for College When You’ve Hit Your Federal Student Loan Limit

October 31, 2022

While federal student loans can be a useful way to pay for college, they might not cover all your costs. The Department of Education sets... read more

How Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Credit?

October 20, 2022

Bankruptcy cases can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years, limiting your eligibility for future loans. Before proceeding, you should understand how... read more

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