About Jerry Brown, CFEI®
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Credit
- Debt Management
- Personal Loans
- Student Loans
Achievements
- Plutus Award Nominee For Best Social Media For Personal Finance
Degrees
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration and business management from the University of New Orleans
Personal Finance Experience
Jerry has more than four years of experience writing about personal finance for various publications. He started a blog called Peerless Money Mentor in 2017 to share his financial journey. His mission is to help others master their finances so they can live better lives.
In 2024, Jerry earned his Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®) designation.
Latest from Jerry Brown, CFEI®
How to Change Your Student Loan Servicer
An unresponsive or unsatisfying student loan servicer can be a challenge, but you might be able to change your loan servicer.
Can I Increase My HELOC Limit?
If you want to increase your HELOC limit, you’ll likely need to refinance. Here’s how that works and who qualifies.
Student Loans for Real Estate School
Need student loans for real estate school? Federal and private student loans offer two ways to cover the costs.
Do You Need a Cosigner for Student Loans?
Adding a cosigner to your student loan can improve your chances of approval, and may result in a lower interest rate.
Refinance Parent PLUS Loans
You can refinance Parent PLUS loans to help you save on interest costs. In addition, many lenders will allow you to transfer the...
Personal Loans for Students
After you exhaust your financial aid, a personal loan could be a solution if you need cash fast. But before you apply for...
Joint Personal Loans for Married Couples
Adding your spouse as a co-borrower on a personal loan may boost your approval odds and help you qualify for a larger loan...
How to Pay for College Books
Textbooks can be very expensive. You can pay for the books you need using grants, scholarships, or student loan funds. You can also...
What to Do About Your Student Loans if You Lose Your Job
Losing your job can be stressful, especially if you’re repaying student loans. But you may...
Is It a Good Idea to Refinance Federal Student Loans?
Federal loans come with protections that you’ll lose if you refinance, like loan deferment and...