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®
Axos Personal Loans Review
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Allstate Renters Insurance Review
Allstate is a popular renters insurance provider. Costs vary depending on type of building, location, and coverage selected. The online assessment tool can...
Student Loan Interest Deduction on Your Taxes
After the outcry from students, colleges, and universities at the end of 2017, the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...
Personal Finance Statistics
From income to credit scores, these personal finance statistics will tell you exactly how the average American household is doing financially and can...
AssetRover Has Merged Into LendEDU
In December of 2019, AssetRover merged into LendEDU. If you were a previous reader of AssetRover, we encourage you to check out LendEDU...
Scholarship Bee Has Merged Into LendEDU
In December of 2019, Scholarship Bee merged into LendEDU. If you were a previous reader of Scholarship Bee, we encourage you to check...
Venmo Fees: Breakdown and Explanation
Venmo is a popular mobile payment system that allows users to send and receive money easily. While the app offers many free services,...
How Does MoneyLion Plus Work?
MoneyLion is a mobile personal finance and lending app that helps customers get in control of their finances by providing them with tools...
Should You Pay off Your Mortgage Early? Pros & Cons to Consider
Paying down your mortgage can help you save money and gain peace of mind, but...
FHA Loan Requirements: How to Get Help Buying Your First Home
If you want to take out an FHA loan, you'll need to meet the Federal...