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 Much Is My Car Worth? How to Estimate Your Car Value

Determining how much your car is worth depends on multiple factors, such as its age, mileage, features and condition. Valuation guides like Kelley Blue Book... read more

Juno Student Loans Review 2024: Collective Bargaining for College

Juno student loans use the power of collective bargaining to get lenders to compete for your business and — hopefully — get you a low... read more

Pros and Cons of Having a Cosigner on an Auto Loan

Adding a cosigner for car loans can improve chances of approval for borrowers with limited credit or income. However, cosigning a loan comes with several... read more

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