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

In rare move, Fed issues emergency rate cut to bolster economy from coronavirus

It’s the first emergency move since October 2008, during the Great Recession.

5 min read Mar 03, 2020
Best credit cards for recent college graduates

Graduating from college is a huge step toward adulthood. From paying bills to navigating student loans, there’s a lot of new experiences and responsibilities that come after receiving your diploma.

7 min read Feb 28, 2020
Fed signals openness to rate cuts as coronavirus outbreak fuels economic uncertainty

With markets swooning, all eyes are now turning to the Fed.

5 min read Feb 28, 2020
Morgan Stanley snaps up E-Trade in a play for Main Street investors

Here’s what customers can expect if the deal goes through.

2 min read Feb 20, 2020
How the Radius Bank acquisition by fintech LendingClub could impact consumers

In a historic first for fintechs, what benefits should customers look forward to?

2 min read Feb 20, 2020
Was Trump right about the Fed and the need for lower interest rates all along?

The chief executive’s claims weren’t wholly correct — even if they ended up being right.

10 min read Feb 19, 2020
Filing taxes for a deceased person

Here’s what to know if you’re responsible for filing taxes for a deceased spouse, parent or dependent.

5 min read Feb 17, 2020
Survey: More than a quarter of mortgage holders don’t know their interest rate

Homeowners are missing out on a big savings opportunity, and they might not even realize it.

4 min read Feb 13, 2020