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

E-Trade vs. TD Ameritrade

E-Trade and TD Ameritrade have a lot in common. Here’s how to decide which broker to choose.

4 min read Jun 07, 2023
Binance vs. Coinbase: Which crypto exchange is right for you?

Binance and Coinbase are two popular cryptocurrency exchanges, so which should you choose?

5 min read Jun 06, 2023
5 high-yield alternatives to Series I bonds

With inflation seemingly on the downturn, the yield on Series I bonds is likely to fall over the near term.

4 min read Jun 06, 2023
Best S&P 500 stocks for dividend growth

Here are some of the S&P 500’s fastest-growing dividends over the last five and ten years.

3 min read Jun 05, 2023
What does TINA mean in investing?

TINA tends to arise when economic conditions cause certain investments to fall out of favor.

3 min read Jun 05, 2023
What is a safe harbor 401(k)?

A safe harbor 401(k) can simplify the process for a company looking to roll out a retirement plan.

4 min read Jun 05, 2023
Guide to LGBTQ+ friendly investing

Here’s how to build an LGBTQ+ friendly portfolio as part of an ESG investing strategy.

4 min read Jun 05, 2023
Catch-up contributions: What they are and how they work

Catch-up contributions can help savers who want to put even more money toward retirement.

3 min read Jun 02, 2023