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 banks for customer experience

The most impressive banks make it easy to interact both on old and new channels.

5 min read Jul 28, 2023
Avoid these common savings mistakes to help you achieve financial freedom

Want to avoid common savings missteps? Find out what people do at every age that hurts their financial goals.

7 min read Jul 27, 2023
More than a third of Americans say they’ve never had a retirement account – Here’s how to start one

Starting a retirement account now can go a long way toward building a vital nest egg.

5 min read Jul 26, 2023
Digital wallets: A beginner’s guide to how they work

It may not be time to ditch your physical wallet just yet, but digital wallets offer several benefits.

4 min read Jul 26, 2023
Open-end vs. closed-end funds

Closed-end, open-end funds and ETFs may all seem the same, but what sets them apart?

3 min read Jul 25, 2023
How to choose an online broker

Not sure how to choose an online broker? Here are the key factors to consider before you get started.

4 min read Jul 24, 2023
7 of the most famous American investors

America’s top investors have achieved double-digit returns for years, sometimes decades.

6 min read Jul 21, 2023
What are FAANG stocks?

These companies continue to be bellwethers of the tech industry, representing a high-growth sector of the economy.

3 min read Jul 21, 2023