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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

Grants to Pay Off Student Loans

JANUARY 22, 2023

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

How to Get Financial Aid for College When Your Parents Make Too Much

JANUARY 22, 2023

Wondering how to get financial aid if your parents make too much money? Don’t worry, this is a common question for many students. The good... read more

How to Make Principal-Only Payments on Student Loans

JANUARY 22, 2023

Knowing how to make principal-only payments on student loans can reduce your amount of paid interest, helping you get out of debt faster. But although... read more

Going Back to School as an Adult? Here are Grants and Scholarships for Returning Students

JANUARY 22, 2023

If you’re going back to college as an adult, you may be eligible for grants and scholarships for returning students. You can also apply for... read more

What Can You Use Student Loans For?

JANUARY 17, 2023

Technically, you’re supposed to only use student loan funds on qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, books, and room and board. However, lenders rarely track... read more

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