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®
OneMain Financial Personal Loans Review
OneMain Financial provides personal loans, with an annual percentage rate that depends on your income, debts, credit profile, and what you can put...
Springleaf Financial Personal Loans Review
Have you been thinking about doing business with Springleaf Financial? If so, you’ll need to look for it under its new name, OneMain...
Hartville Pet Insurance Review
Pet insurance can be a smart financial move if you have a pet in the family. Hartville Pet Insurance offers a reimbursement plan...
Student Loan Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
Use the following IBR calculator to help you see what your monthly payments will be...
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Student Loan Repayment Plan Guide
PAYE is an income-driven repayment plan that caps monthly student loan payments at 10% of...
Financial Assistance for Those Recovering From Addiction
Financial hardship is common among those recovering from addiction, but there are resources that provide...
Superior Vision Insurance Review
Superior Vision is one of the nation’s largest vision insurance providers, covering eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. They also offer a...
RISE Credit Loans Review
RISE Credit specializes in installment loans for consumers with poor credit. While RISE loans may be more accessible to specific consumers, they come...
Balance Credit Personal Loans Review: Beware of High Rates
Balance Credit offers unsecured personal loans to consumers in select states. While these loans can...
LoanMe Personal Loans Review — Know the Risks
LoanMe Personal Loans can be a solution for some borrowers in need of fast financing...