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

Bank of America near me: Find branches and ATMs close by

Looking for a nearby Bank of America location or ATM? Here’s how to find the closest ones.

2 min read Apr 28, 2025
Allpoint ATMs near me: How to find one

Here’s how to find the nearest ATM in Allpoint’s fee-free ATM network.

2 min read Apr 28, 2025
Best Fidelity ETFs

Here are some the best-performing Fidelity ETFs to consider adding to your portfolio.

2 min read Apr 28, 2025
Best health care ETFs: Top biotech, pharma and medical funds

There are many ways to invest in health care, and a health care ETF can give you exposure to these sectors.

4 min read Apr 28, 2025
Best S&P 500 stocks for dividend growth

Here are some of the S&P 500’s fastest-growing dividends over the last five and 10 years.

3 min read Apr 28, 2025
Common stock vs. preferred stock: What’s the difference?

Not all stock is created equal. Here’s how these types of stocks compare.

6 min read Apr 28, 2025
Mutual funds vs. stocks: Which is the better investment?

It all depends on your goals and risk tolerance.

4 min read Apr 28, 2025
How much should you have in savings at each age?

Here’s a helpful guide to how much you need in savings over the course of your life.

8 min read Apr 28, 2025