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.
Latest from Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®
Easy No-Essay Scholarships for College [2026 Guide]
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Scholarships for Students With Disabled Parents
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Scholarships for People With Glasses
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Upstart vs. SoFi: Which Personal Loan Is Better?
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Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Student Loan Repayment Plan
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2026 Review: American Education Services (AES) Private and Federal Student Loan Servicer
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Conduent Education Services (Originally ACS Student Loans) Review
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How Much Interest Would You Earn on a Million Dollars?
“If only I had a million dollars in the bank.” Who hasn’t pondered that at...
Reliable Credit Loans Review
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Alternatives to John Deere Manufacturer or Dealer Financing
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