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®
Student Loan Interest Deduction on Your Taxes
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Personal Finance Statistics
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AssetRover Has Merged Into LendEDU
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Scholarship Bee Has Merged Into LendEDU
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Venmo Fees: Breakdown and Explanation
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How Does MoneyLion Plus Work?
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Should You Pay off Your Mortgage Early? Pros & Cons to Consider
Paying down your mortgage can help you save money and gain peace of mind, but...
FHA Loan Requirements: How to Get Help Buying Your First Home
If you want to take out an FHA loan, you'll need to meet the Federal...
Student Loan Hero Review
Student Loan Hero is a student loan tool and website that helps you manage your student loans and loan repayment in a way...
Bank of North Dakota Student Loans Review
Student loans make up approximately 30 percent of Bank of North Dakota’s portfolio. BND offers private student loans as well as student loan...