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Jerry Brown, CFEI®

Jerry Brown is a freelance personal finance writer and Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®) who lives in New Orleans. He covers a range of personal finance topics, including credit, personal loans, and student loans.

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 Much Equity Do You Need for a Reverse Mortgage?

There’s no hard-and-fast rule for how much equity you need for a reverse mortgage, though...

How to Pay Off $100K in Student Loans in 6 Steps

To repay $100,000 in student loans, you can choose the right repayment program, refine your...

Student Loan Consolidation vs. Refinancing: What’s the Difference?

Consolidation is the process of combining student loans into one loan. It can be done...