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Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®

Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®, is the director of growth at LendEDU. He graduated from the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware.

About Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®

Current Role

Director of Growth

Expertise

  • Student Loans
  • Personal Loans
  • Home Loans
  • Investing

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 home equity.

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