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

Best investments to own coming out of a recession

Many investors are considering what to invest in if a recession does arrive.

8 min read Oct 18, 2023
Robo-advisors vs. financial advisors: How to decide which is best for you

The industry has begun to embrace robo-advisors, merging their automation with traditional financial advice.

5 min read Oct 17, 2023
What is a financial consultant and what do they do?

These are the key things to know before hiring a financial consultant.

3 min read Oct 16, 2023
5 important questions to ask your financial advisor

In many cases, so-called advisors are really just salespeople in disguise.

5 min read Oct 13, 2023
Survey: Despite a red-hot job market, top economists see a major slowdown in employment coming over the next year

The strong economy isn’t leading economists to rethink their job market forecasts.

4 min read Oct 10, 2023
Survey: Inflation could remain stuck above Fed’s 2% target until 2025

How hard will the Fed have to push to slow the economy enough?

5 min read Oct 10, 2023
What is compound interest?

Compound interest is a powerful force for people who want to build their savings.

4 min read Oct 03, 2023
Government shutdown guide: From SNAP benefits to Social Security, 8 key ways your money could be impacted

Shutdowns range from a minor inconvenience to a major financial disruption.

10 min read Oct 02, 2023