How Does LendingTree Get Paid?
LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.

How Does LendingTree Get Paid?

LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.
|
Advertising Disclosure
LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).

Advertising Disclosure

LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
Jill-A.-Chafin-300×300

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.

The content above is not provided by any issuer. Any opinions expressed are those of LendingTree alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any issuer. The offers and/or promotions mentioned above may have changed, expired, or are no longer available. Check the issuer's website for more details.

Articles by Jill A. Chafin

How To Pay off Parent PLUS Loans

February 28, 2020

Parent PLUS loans are federal student loans used to help fund your child’s college education. The parent is solely responsible for repayment on a parent... read more

What is the Best Credit Utilization Ratio?

July 17, 2019

Your credit utilization ratio is a number showing how much available credit you’re currently using. It plays a significant role in determining your overall credit... read more

What Credit Score Is Needed to Buy a Car?

June 20, 2019

While there is no set credit score to get an auto loan, a majority of approved borrowers have scores above 660. Having a low credit... read more

How Does Trading in a Car Work? Here Are 6 Steps

June 20, 2019

Trading in your old car at a dealership can help reduce the price of a new vehicle and potentially get you a nice tax break.... read more

Personal Loan Requirements and How to Meet Them

December 20, 2018

You can use a personal loan for a range of purposes, such as to cover emergency expenses or to consolidate high-interest debt. While personal loan... read more

Page 23 of 24
Previous...2021222324Next
Prev...21222324Next