Derek Silva

Senior Editor & Personal Finance Expert

Derek Silva

Expertise

Taxes, financial data, estate planning, investing

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst (BS)

About

Derek is a former senior editor and personal finance expert at Policygenius, where he specialized in financial data, taxes, estate planning, and investing. Previously, he was a staff writer at SmartAsset.

In the press

Want to interview a Policygenius expert?

Journalist on a deadline? Our press team can connect you with our experts to discuss insurance, personal finance, and more. They’re also pretty friendly.

press@policygenius.com

Policygenius content follows strict guidelines for editorial accuracy and integrity. Learn about our editorial standards and how we make money.

Want to interview a Policygenius expert?

Journalist on a deadline? Our press team can connect you with our experts to discuss insurance, personal finance, and more. They’re also pretty friendly.

press@policygenius.com

Policygenius content follows strict guidelines for editorial accuracy and integrity. Learn about our editorial standards and how we make money.

Selected stories from Derek

What is a generation-skipping trust?

A generation-skipping trust helps you transfer money and assets to someone who is at least 37.5 years younger than you, while minimizing estate taxes

Read more

What is a joint trust?

Couples may benefit from creating a joint revocable trust as part of their estate plan

Read more

How are trusts taxed?

Trust income taxes vary based on the type of trust and type of income

Read more