Brian Beers

Former Managing Editor

EXPERTISE

Investing
Banking
Economy
Sports business

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Syracuse University

About the author
Brian Beers is a former managing editor for Bankrate. He oversaw editorial coverage of banking, investing, the economy and all things money. Previously, he was the director of editorial production for CNBC Digital where he received an Emmy-nomination for the long-form digital feature "Boom, Bust and Blame: The Inside Story of America's Economic Crisis."

Brian is driven to help people learn more about their money and investments knowing that it could end up positively impacting them in a real-life financial decision someday.

His work has been published on CNBC, Investopedia, MagnifyMoney, NBC Sports, The Drive and Yahoo. He also spent a number of years as the lead digital producer of SportsBiz with Darren Rovell.

Brian holds a B.S. in finance from Syracuse University and lives in New York with his family.

Brian's latest articles

Getting a 401(k) match from your employer: What that means and how it works

Experts refer to a 401(k) match as “free money.”

4 min read Jun 20, 2025
Are robo-advisors worth it? Ask yourself these 5 questions first

You’ll want to dig in to find out how a robo-advisor could benefit you before getting started.

6 min read Jun 17, 2025
LGBTQ+ friendly banking: How to find inclusive banks that support the LGBTQ+ community

After years of being passed over by established banks, startups are working to shift the paradigm in financial services and better serve LGBTQ customers. Here’s what the disruptors are building, how [...]

4 min read Jun 16, 2025
How to keep your money from losing purchasing power

Inflation can eat away at your purchasing power, if you’re not keeping up with it.

4 min read Jun 16, 2025
Gift tax: The exclusion limit for 2025, how it works and who has to pay

The gift tax prevents large tax-free transfers of wealth. But few taxpayers owe this tax, thanks to the annual and lifetime exemptions.

5 min read Jun 13, 2025
5 tax breaks for dads to help celebrate Father’s Day

There are many tax breaks that may apply for fathers, from claiming dependents, saving for your child’s education or looking to lower your taxable income.

4 min read Jun 13, 2025
Bitcoin: A beginner’s guide to the world’s largest cryptocurrency

Some say Bitcoin is the future of currency while others decry it as just a speculative bubble.

7 min read Jun 12, 2025
5 best high-yield bond funds

These high-yield bond funds could help boost your portfolio’s return.

3 min read Jun 12, 2025