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

How to set up a trust fund

Trust funds just aren’t for the rich. Many people can benefit from setting one up. Here’s how to get started.

5 min read Jul 29, 2022
What are municipal bonds?

Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.

3 min read Jul 29, 2022
Fed raises rates by three-quarters of a point for second straight meeting

The Fed hasn’t raised rates this much in a single year since 1994.

7 min read Jul 27, 2022
Choosing an online bank? Look for these top 7 things

Online banks come with incentives that you may not know about, and might make one the best choice for your needs.

3 min read Jul 22, 2022
How freelance artists can manage their money

Being successful as a freelancer requires strong money management skills — these tips can help.

7 min read Jul 20, 2022
Survey: Real estate stays on top as Americans’ favorite investment for the long term

In all, 29 percent said real estate was their top pick for investing money for 10 or more years.

5 min read Jul 20, 2022
How to start (and build) a medical emergency fund

A medical emergency fund can help you or a family member if health insurance doesn’t cover everything.

5 min read Jul 18, 2022
9 ways to save on back-to-school shopping

Follow these tips to shop smarter for school supplies.

4 min read Jul 11, 2022