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 Pay Off $30,000 of Student Loans in 3 Years

Many college students end up needing at least some loans. But the long-term burden of debt can be overwhelming, with the average Class of 2021... read more

How To Get A Secured Business Loan in 2023

Secured business loans use collateral to reduce lender risk, allowing small business owners to potentially unlock more attractive rates and terms. Collateral can include cash... read more

How to Use GoFundMe for Business

GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform that can help you get funding for your business without taking on debt. While using GoFundMe for business can help... read more

What Is a Student Loan Payoff Letter and Why Do I Need It?

A student loan payoff letter, also called a payoff statement or loan verification letter, outlines your loan’s essential details, including the balance, payoff date and... read more

13 Scholarship Search Tools to Help You Find Money for College

Getting free scholarships for college can help ease the financial burden of higher education. A scholarship search tool can offer thousands of options, allowing you... read more

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