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

Switching online brokers: Here’s how to transfer your investments to a new account

When you’re ready to take your portfolio somewhere else, this is what you’ll need to do to switch.

6 min read Sep 06, 2023
What is a financial coach and what do they do?

Here’s how a financial coach can help you achieve your money goals.

3 min read Aug 31, 2023
The OTC markets: A beginner’s guide to over-the-counter trading

OTC markets offer the chance to find hidden gems, but the potential to be stuck in a scam stock.

4 min read Aug 31, 2023
8 important financial ratios to know when analyzing a stock

Analyzing a stock? Here are eight financial ratios to help you know whether it’s a good time to buy or not.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023
What to do if you lose your 401(k) employer match

Lost your 401(k) match? Then it may be time to reassess your financial picture.

6 min read Aug 30, 2023
Survey: ATM fees hit record high while overdraft and NSF fees fell sharply

Convenient access to your cash often comes at a price — and sometimes it’s a very high one.

8 min read Aug 30, 2023
Tax lien investing: What to know before jumping in

Tax liens can sport high yields, but they aren’t suitable for the faint of heart.

5 min read Aug 28, 2023
6 common reasons your investments may trigger an IRS audit

And what investors can do if they’re contacted by the IRS.

7 min read Aug 25, 2023