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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

What are Fringe Benefits?

JANUARY 22, 2021

A fringe benefit is any compensation or reward beyond an employee’s regular salary. Companies can utilize fringe benefits to recruit, motivate and retain high-quality staff.... read more

Pros and Cons of Having a Cosigner on an Auto Loan

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Adding a cosigner for car loans can improve chances of approval for borrowers with limited credit or income. However, cosigning a loan comes with several... read more

Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Many factors can cause your credit score to drop, such as a late payment, an increase in credit card applications or even a mistake on... read more

How Often Can You File for Bankruptcy?

OCTOBER 21, 2020

You can file for bankruptcy as many times as you need to, but you’ll typically have to wait a specific amount of time between filings.... read more

Recession-Proof Businesses: Profitable Industries and Traits

OCTOBER 1, 2020

A recession is a sustained economic downturn, usually caused by factors out of our control, such as war, a pandemic, fuel shortages and more. While... read more

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