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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.

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Articles by Jill A. Chafin

Can Social Security be Garnished for Student Loan Debt?

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beware: The government can take up to 15% of your Social Security income if you default on federal student loans. And although private lenders can’t... read more

10 Coding Bootcamps That Defer Tuition Until You Find a Job

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Want to learn to code but don’t have the money? If you want to attend a coding bootcamp, pay after you get a job and... read more

5 Alternatives to 529 Plans That Still Accelerate Your College Savings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you’re saving for college, you might be familiar with 529 plans. A 529 college savings plan is a tax-advantaged account where you can save... read more

Student Loans for Certificate Programs

JANUARY 31, 2023

Certificate programs can help you switch careers, get a promotion or break into a competitive industry. But although the fees are typically less than a... read more

Can I Use a Personal Credit Card for Business Expenses?

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you’re concerned about the legal implications of personal credit cards used for business expenses, rest assured it’s an acceptable and fairly common practice. However,... read more

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