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

8 ways to help rescue the job market from coronavirus-driven unemployment crisis

Ending the crisis depends largely on eradicating the virus and the economic problems it opened up.

7 min read Sep 04, 2020
Coronavirus relief and stimulus plans: Here’s everything Washington has done (and proposed) so far

From relief checks to unemployment insurance, here’s what could impact your wallet.

9 min read Sep 04, 2020
Trump’s $400 weekly unemployment boost: When does it start and who would get it?

Here’s a breakdown of the president’s unemployment benefit plan.

7 min read Aug 12, 2020
Trump’s payroll tax cut? It’s actually a deferral

And here’s how Trump’s payroll tax holiday could affect Social Security.

3 min read Aug 10, 2020
Ask Bankrate: Should I refinance or double up on mortgage payments?

The answer depends on how far into the loan you are or how close you may be to the end.

8 min read Aug 07, 2020
Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 big questions in the economic battle vs. coronavirus

Today the economy sits at a critical juncture, having rebounding quickly from some of the worst of the crisis.

7 min read Jul 24, 2020
Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more

Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?

5 min read Jul 24, 2020
Survey: Stocks are back as Americans’ favorite way to invest

Real estate finished as a close second.

4 min read Jul 23, 2020