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

Preview of the Fed meeting: What’s next for post-election monetary stimulus?

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will have a communications tightrope to walk.

7 min read Oct 30, 2020
Ask Bankrate: Is the new 0.5 percent refinance fee here to stay?

A reader asks: Do you see the new fee on refinancing mortgages being permanent?

6 min read Oct 23, 2020
Ask Bankrate: Are reverse mortgages risky? Is it smart to refinance one?

There are many misconceptions about reverse mortgages. Here’s why Bankrate’s expert is a fan of the product.

6 min read Oct 16, 2020
Survey: Biggest threat to the economy? More Americans say it’s coronavirus and not election outcome

More than half of Americans say they are spending less because of those risks.

6 min read Oct 14, 2020
Biden vs. Trump on creating jobs: Here’s how they plan to battle coronavirus-driven recession

Either candidate will have to wrestle with a potentially slow rebound while in the Oval Office.

6 min read Oct 06, 2020
Ask Bankrate: How much do you need in savings to buy a home?

A prospective homebuyer wants to know how much savings is needed.

5 min read Oct 02, 2020
5 ways your taxes could change if Biden is elected — and how taxpayers should prepare

The former vice president’s approach would be dramatically different from President Donald Trump’s.

7 min read Oct 01, 2020
Survey: Top economists see unemployment rate holding above pre-pandemic levels into 2021

While economists were more optimistic, they weren’t without doubts about the risks to the outlook.

7 min read Oct 01, 2020