About Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®
Current Role
Director of Content Operations
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®
Bank of North Dakota Student Loans Review
Student loans make up approximately 30 percent of Bank of North Dakota’s portfolio. BND offers private student loans as well as student loan...
Ethos Life Insurance Review: What You Need to Know
Life insurance is something not many people want to think about — ever. After all,...
Avibra Life Insurance Review
Avibra Life Insurance is a tech-driven insurance and financial wellness tool accessible to 18- to 38-year-olds in the United States. The insurance coverage...
How Accurate is Credit Karma?
Founded in 2007, Credit Karma is a San Francisco-based financial services company that offers free credit scores to the masses. Credit Karma touts that...
Thrivent FCU Student Loans
Learn More at Thrivent’s secure website Editorial Rating 3.94 Editorial Rating What we like: Quick application process Fixed APR 3.99% – 9.99% Variable...
Oklahoma Student Loan Authority (OSLA) Servicing Review
OSLA is a student loan servicer specifically for those attending, or who have attended, college...
Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?
In some cases, you can use a credit card to pay your mortgage. It’s not, however, a good idea unless you have no...
Primerica Life Insurance Review
Primerica offers pre-set and customizable terms for life insurance and is available in all 50 states. The company offers a simplified underwriting process...
Guardian Life Insurance Review
Guardian Life offers whole, universal, and term life insurance options to consumers, but online quotes are available for term insurance only. If you...
Car Insurance for Multiple Cars
Owning a car comes with a handful of responsibilities, including having adequate car insurance. Having more than one vehicle requires you to carry...