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 to Start a Retail Business in 10 Steps

Although online businesses are popular, many consumers still enjoy brick-and-mortar retail stores. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that e-commerce only made up 15.1% of retail... read more

What is a Prepayment Penalty on a Business Loan?

Paying off debt early is usually a smart move. But when you repay a business loan before the term ends, your lender doesn’t earn as... read more

Should I Refinance My Student Loans?

A student loan refinance could help you save interest and make your monthly payments easier to manage. Generally, though, refinancing is a better fit if... read more

Government Small Business Loans: Here Are Your Options

The government partners with lenders to offer affordable finance options for small business owners. You can get small business loans from the SBA, the USDA... read more

Should You Refinance Student Loans Before Buying a House?

Whether you should refinance student loans before buying a house — or after — depends on your situation. Large student debt payments can weigh on... read more

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