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

7 hot IPOs to watch for in 2021

Low interest rates and robust investor appetite for risk make it a good time for companies to market themselves.

6 min read Jan 20, 2021
$1,400 stimulus check and $400 weekly unemployment boost: Here’s what’s in Biden’s plan

Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill proposal comes during the pandemic’s biggest inflection point yet.

7 min read Jan 15, 2021
What Democratic control in Washington means for apartment renters

The nation’s renters may get more help in what could be a tough year for evictions.

4 min read Jan 13, 2021
Survey: Those hit financially by COVID-19 paying 4 times more in bank fees

Those hit financially by the pandemic saw average monthly charges for their checking account of $11.41.

4 min read Jan 13, 2021
Key resources for struggling renters: Housing vouchers, legal aid

With evictions looming, more people are looking to get help with their rent.

4 min read Jan 12, 2021
Survey: Top economists see slowing economic recovery from coronavirus pandemic in 2021

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but the economic hardship won’t be over anytime soon.

8 min read Dec 23, 2020
Second stimulus check and $300 unemployment bonus benefit: Here’s what’s in new round of COVID-19 aid

The deal comes just days before key CARES Act programs are set to expire.

5 min read Dec 21, 2020
The new year is the perfect opportunity for a new savings account

The new year calls for a new look at your old savings account.

2 min read Dec 18, 2020