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Jill A. Chafin

Freelance Writer

Jill A. Chafin is a freelancer and former staff writer at LendingTree, where she covers small business solutions, credit cards, insurance, student loans and more. Jill focuses on explaining complex financial topics with a speciality in writing in-depth but easy-to-understand content guides.

As a former business owner, Jill is passionate about entrepreneurial tips, tax strategies and bookkeeping systems — basically anything that will help business owners devote more time to their trade.

Before joining LendingTree in 2022, Jill freelanced for various publications, including the Motley Fool and Life Savvy.

When not researching personal finance tips (like maximizing credit card rewards to score free flights), Jill’s busy traveling, working on her novels, teaching and performing circus arts — and juggling life with her two kids.

Specialties

  • Credit card reviews
  • Credit card rewards programs
  • Small business lender reviews
  • Small business tax and bookkeeping strategies

Achievements

  • 7+ years of personal finance experience
  • 20+ years freelance writing and editing experience
  • 200+ articles written and edited for LendingTree
  • Refined product reviews for various loans and credit cards featured on LendingTree
  • Provided expertise to LendingTree’s small business content
  • Wrote the novel Shaken, scheduled for publication in March 2025

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Advanced diploma in creative writing from Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology)

Jill’s favorite credit cards

“My parents live in New Zealand so I’m obsessed with Chase Ultimate Rewards®. I’ve managed to earn enough points to fly my family of four to the other side of the world three times now — only paying taxes and fees each time.

My favorite all-time card is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. While it has an annual fee, it allows you to combine all of your Chase Ultimate Reward points and transfer to partner airlines. Plus, you get a $50 hotel credit every year.

Another great card is the Chase Freedom Flex℠ — there’s no annual fee and I love the rotating 5% categories.”

The information related to the Chase Freedom Flex℠ has been independently collected by LendingTree and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card prior to publication. Terms apply.

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

Grants to Pay Off Student Loans

July 29, 2022

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

What is the FAFSA?

January 13, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can help future and current college students get scholarships, grants, work-study jobs and federal student loans. There... read more

Should You Consolidate Student Loans for PSLF?

November 22, 2021

Consolidating your federal student loans can simplify your payments, and in some cases, can help with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and income-driven... read more

Federal Student Loan Servicers: How to Find Yours

June 30, 2021

Student loan servicers manage student loan debt until it’s fully paid off, accepting payments and providing borrowers with information and other assistance. Since student loans... read more

Is the Income-Based Repayment Plan Right for Your Student Loans?

May 28, 2021

Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is a program that caps your monthly student loan payment at an affordable level based on your income, and then forgives whatever... read more

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