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

7 signs a bank isn’t the right one for you

Determining what financial institutions do not meet your needs can help lead you to the right one.

4 min read Sep 18, 2020
Trump vs. Biden: Where the presidential candidates stand on key issues affecting your wallet

We looked at candidates’ speeches, public remarks and websites to see where each stands.

17 min read Sep 17, 2020
Biden or Trump? Plenty of young people remain undecided about who is best for their finances

In this election, many young voters remain unsure about at least one key issue.

6 min read Sep 17, 2020
Fed decision: Interest rates held steady, sees rates at zero through at least 2023

Expect this lower-for-longer interest rate environment to persist until the economy is back on track.

7 min read Sep 16, 2020
When will the U.S. economy get back on track following coronavirus shock? Watch for these 5 signs

The return to normalcy could happen later — rather than sooner.

9 min read Sep 15, 2020
Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 key things to watch as officials look to prop up economic recovery

Now may come the hardest part, both for consumers and Fed watchers.

7 min read Sep 11, 2020
Ask Bankrate: How can savers stay ahead of inflation?

A reader asks how people living on fixed income can beat inflation.

4 min read Sep 11, 2020
Why the coronavirus crisis could cause a double-dip recession — and how to prepare for one

Some forecasts suggest a resurgence in coronavirus cases could tip the financial system over again.

7 min read Sep 10, 2020