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

Trump’s $400 weekly unemployment boost: When does it start and who would get it?

Here’s a breakdown of the president’s unemployment benefit plan.

7 min read Aug 12, 2020
Here’s what’s in Trump’s executive orders for coronavirus relief

The fine print appears murky, and its implementation will be rife with challenges.

5 min read Aug 10, 2020
8 ways to deal with financial stress

Here’s how to help get your financial stress under control.

4 min read Aug 10, 2020
What to know about operating your business from home during COVID-19

Here’s what to know about insurance needs and precautions when operating a business from your home.

4 min read Aug 07, 2020
Ask Bankrate: Should I refinance or double up on mortgage payments?

The answer depends on how far into the loan you are or how close you may be to the end.

8 min read Aug 07, 2020
How to settle property disputes without sawing your neighbor’s garage in half

Good fences make good neighbors. What to do when the fence is in the wrong place.

4 min read Aug 07, 2020
Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 big questions in the economic battle vs. coronavirus

Today the economy sits at a critical juncture, having rebounding quickly from some of the worst of the crisis.

7 min read Jul 24, 2020
Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more

Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?

5 min read Jul 24, 2020