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®
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