About Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®
Current Role
Director of Growth
Expertise
- Student Loans
- Personal Loans
- Home Loans
- Insurance
- Credit Cards
Certifications & Degrees
- Certified Educator in Personal Finance
- Bachelor's degree in operations management from the University of Delaware
Personal Finance Experience
Jeff is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF®) and has served multiple positions within LendEDU’s content team since 2016, approaching LendEDU’s content with the same goal: to provide consumers of all classes with the answers they need to create a better financial outlook for themselves and their families.
This passion has led Jeff to cover many personal finance topics, including student loans, credit cards, and insurance. His work has been featured in major news publications, including Bloomberg, CNBC, Forbes, and MarketWatch.
Latest from Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Certificate of Deposit
A certificate of deposit, or CD, is an investment option that is considered low-risk. However,...
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Review
Keeping track of your federal student aid can be difficult, but the NSLDS aims to...
Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection by State
It’s important to find out whether the statute of limitations has expired on an old,...
EdFinancial Student Loan Servicing: What Borrowers Need to Know in 2025
EdFinancial is one of the largest student loan servicers in the United States. Though they...
Payday Loan Statistics
Payday loans are a form of short-term lending that often receive a bad reputation for high interest rates, excessive fees, and short repayment...
What Does “6 or 12 Months Same as Cash” Mean?
Advertisements announcing “6 or 12 months same as cash” are everywhere. It sounds like a...
Guide to Home Ownership for People With Disabilities
Buying a house is a key part of the American dream. But if you have...
What Happens to a Timeshare When the Owner Dies?
A timeshare can be a solid investment—cheaper than purchasing a home or condo in a...
Need-Based and Non-Need-Based Financial Aid Guide
Need-based financial aid is reserved for students whose families have lower incomes and need help...
Why Autopay Lending Is Our Top Pick for Bad-Credit Auto Loans
Autopay is an online marketplace specializing in auto loans and auto loan refinancing. As an...