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®
Does Genetic Testing Affect Your Life Insurance?
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Life Insurance for Diabetics
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Can You Get Life Insurance if You’re Overweight?
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Is Disability Insurance Tax Deductible?
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Should You Pay Life Insurance Premiums Monthly or Annually?
When it comes to life insurance, if you pay monthly, you can spread out the...
New York Life Insurance Review
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What Does Dave Ramsey Think About Christian Health Insurance?
Dave Ramsey thinks not all Christian health insurance is bad but consumers should be aware...
Payday Loan Statistics
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How Cash Value Life Insurance Works
Cash value life insurance is a life insurance policy that accrues cash value while providing a death benefit. That might sound like a...
Average Homeowners Insurance Deductible
A homeowners insurance deductible is the amount you pay when you need to file a claim for damage. The average homeowners insurance deductible...