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

What is the 50/30/20 budget rule?

This budgeting rule of thumb can help make tracking everyday spending easier.

4 min read Aug 07, 2023
Nondeductible IRAs: How they often become backdoor Roth conversions

The nondeductible IRA is just a stop on the way to converting funds into a Roth IRA, via a “backdoor Roth IRA.”

3 min read Aug 03, 2023
Investing for retirement with a robo-advisor

Getting your retirement right is a big deal, and a robo-advisor can help you get there.

8 min read Aug 02, 2023
Are robo-advisors worth it? Ask yourself these 5 questions first

You’ll want to dig in to find out how a robo-advisor could benefit you before getting started.

6 min read Aug 02, 2023
5 ways to research stocks like the pros

Here are some ways to take advantage of top techniques from the pros.

5 min read Aug 01, 2023
How to make a budget using ChatGPT

This conversational AI tool can add up your spending and offer advice on how to save.

5 min read Jul 31, 2023
Preparing for higher education: 7 financial goals students need to achieve for college readiness

Follow these banking tips to ace your finances this semester.

8 min read Jul 31, 2023
Making money from a yard sale: How sellers can cash in and buyers can get a good deal

Whether you’re a seller who’s looking to declutter your home or a buyer seeking bargains, a yard sale can be just the answer.

5 min read Jul 31, 2023