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

Midterm elections 2022: Here are the key things at stake for your money

Inflation and the economy are hot topics as the midterm elections draw near.

7 min read Nov 08, 2022
2022 midterm elections and your retirement: How to stay financially prepared for policy changes

Here’s what those planning for retirement need to pay attention to.

7 min read Nov 08, 2022
5 ways the midterm elections could impact markets

How the midterms could impact the stock market and different industries.

3 min read Nov 08, 2022
HSA vs. FSA: The difference and how to choose

These are the key differences between an FSA and an HSA, and how to choose the right one for you.

4 min read Nov 04, 2022
Is now the right time to invest in tech stocks?

Are recent declines an opportunity to find value in tech shares or a warning sign of things to come?

5 min read Nov 04, 2022
Fed hikes interest rates by 0.75 percentage point for fourth straight meeting

Rates are now at a near 15-year high, but what comes next?

7 min read Nov 02, 2022
What are futures and how do they work?

Here’s how futures work and why investors should understand the risks.

4 min read Oct 31, 2022
What is insider trading?

If you’re involved in the financial markets, it’s important to have a solid understanding of insider trading laws.

3 min read Oct 28, 2022