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

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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.

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

Selected stories from Derek

How to fill out a money order

Money orders are affordable, you don't need a bank account, and you can fill one out in four easy steps.

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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

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What is a joint trust?

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

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