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®
How to Check Your Tax Balance
Taxpayers can check their IRS or state tax balance online, over the phone, or by mail. We’ll explain why one option is better...
Sallie Mae vs. Discover Student Loan Comparison
This Sallie Mae vs. Discover Student Loans comparison will put the lenders head-to-head to determine...
NJCLASS Student Loans Review
NJCLASS student loans are available to students attending NJ schools or NJ residents attending out-of-state schools.
Student Loan Companies Offering Loans and Refinance in 2024
Here's a list of 90 student loan companies that can help make your experience with...
Boro Auto Loans for College Students Review
Boro auto loans are designed for college students with no credit. Qualifying for a loan is straightforward, and Boro doesn't require a cosigner,...
Santander Personal Loans Review
Santander Bank offers personal loans at fairly competitive rates. Its customer service, however, is rated poorly enough that you might be better off...
PenFed Personal Loans Review
PenFed offers affordable personal loans but there are strict credit score and income requirements, and you must be a member of the credit...
Scholarships for Blonde Hair
Many organizations and groups offer scholarships to help students afford a college education. Scholarships are free student aid, which means the funds you...
Scholarships for Short People
You might qualify for a scholarship for being short. One scholarship below is just for short people. The other is available to all....
LendingClub Personal Loans Review
LendingClub personal loans are a great choice if you have consistent income and at least a fair credit score.