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 Get Financial Aid for Graduate School

Can you get financial aid for grad school? Yes, you can use grants, scholarships, work-study programs and assistantships to help pay for your grad school... read more

7 Ways to Pay Off Student Loans Faster

Learning how to pay off student loans fast is worth the effort. Getting out of debt earlier will reduce your overall interest charges, saving you... read more

IBR vs. ICR: Which Income-Driven Repayment Plan Is Right for You?

An income-driven repayment plan can lower your monthly payment and extend your repayment term. Two popular options include Income-Based Repayment (IBR) and Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR).... read more

What Happens to Student Loans If You Move Abroad?

While moving abroad can open doors for new adventures and give you a fresh start, it doesn’t allow you to escape your student loan debt.... read more

What is the FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, helps potential and current college students get scholarships, grants, work-study programs and federal... read more

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