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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.

Latest from Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®

Student Loan Interest Deduction on Your Taxes

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Student Loan Hero Review

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Bank of North Dakota Student Loans Review

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