About the Author<p>
<p>Don Silver

Don Silver writes for the Internet on personal finance. He's also an educational consultant for The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition Teacher Guide and a columnist who has written regularly for Quicken.com and Microsoft's MoneyInsider.

Don is the author of 12 books including Community College Transfer Guide, A Parent's Guide to Wills & Trusts, Baby Boomer Retirement and The High School Money Book.