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®
Barclays Personal Loans Review
Barclays personal loans are designed for borrowers with good to excellent credit who are looking to finance a variety of expenses, including debt...
How Much Money Do You Need to Live Off Interest?
This guide provides details on how much you need to live off interest alone when...
Can You Complete the FAFSA Without a Driver’s License?
While having a driver’s license will make filing the FAFSA easier, other forms of identification...
What is the Student Loan Ombudsman?
An ombudsman is someone appointed within the government or a private organization to investigate complaints against poor administration of programs. If you are having trouble...
Should You Include Your Spouse’s Income on the FAFSA?
If you are married and live with your spouse, you must include his or her...
Investment Property Loans: Where to Find Them & What to Consider
Owning investment property can generate a steady stream of income each month, but most people...
How Does Being a Ward of the Court Affect Financial Aid?
If you are in foster care or your guardian was appointed by a judge because...
Chase Auto Loan Finance Review
Chase Bank offers many types of financial products to consumers, including credit cards, prepaid cards, checking and savings accounts, mortgages, and more. It...
What You Need to Know About Using Chrysler Capital to Finance a Car
Working with Chrysler Capital to help finance your next vehicle purchase or lease agreement could...
Navy Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Review
If you’re an active or retired member of the military, or you’re related to one, you have a great opportunity to finance a...