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

What Is ‘Adverse Credit History’ for Student Loans?

Adverse credit refers to a history of missed or late payments on previous loans or credit cards. Having an adverse credit history may affect your... read more

8 Excellent Resources To Find Grad School Scholarships and Grants

For most people pursuing an advanced degree, graduate school scholarships and grants are invaluable. After all, grad school usually comes at a steep price, with... read more

Grants to Pay Off Student Loans

If you’re one of the roughly 45 million Americans with student loan debt, you may already know about loan forgiveness and special repayment plans —... read more

‘Gift of College’ Review: A Gift Platform for Student Loans and 529 Plans

Looking for help to pay for college? Friends and family can pitch in for your school costs through the Gift of College platform. This popular... read more

6 Student Loans With Cosigner Release

A cosigner release allows you to remove a cosigner from your student loan once the lender’s criteria is met, allowing you to take full responsibility... read more

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