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

Net worth: What it is, why it matters and how to calculate yours

Knowing your net worth can keep you on track for a better financial future.

5 min read Aug 25, 2025
What is a required minimum distribution (RMD)?

If you have a retirement account, it’s important to have an understanding of RMDs.

4 min read Aug 25, 2025
Covered call options strategy: The key risks and returns

A covered call is a lower-risk option strategy and it’s even suitable for beginning options investors.

6 min read Aug 22, 2025
SIMPLE IRAs: What they are, how they work and who can have one

These plans are great for small businesses in search of a straightforward and inexpensive retirement plan.

5 min read Aug 21, 2025
Best artificial intelligence (AI) ETFs

Looking to invest in AI? Consider these top ETFs for your portfolio.

2 min read Aug 18, 2025
What is Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)?

Here are the key components of Reg BI and what they require of firms.

4 min read Aug 15, 2025
What is a fixed annuity?

Here’s what you need to know about fixed annuities, their drawbacks and who should consider buying them.

6 min read Aug 14, 2025
Long position vs. short position: What’s the difference in stock trading?

Once you know the jargon, it’s easy to understand what long and short positions are.

3 min read Aug 14, 2025