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

What is Tether (USDT) and how does it work?

Here’s everything you need to know about Tether and how it works.

5 min read Mar 28, 2025
3 ways to know if your 401(k) is too aggressive

Here’s how to see if your 401(k) portfolio needs an adjustment.

9 min read Mar 28, 2025
401(k) investments to maximize your portfolio

Here’s how to build a portfolio that fits your financial goals.

7 min read Mar 24, 2025
Best alternatives to a 401(k)

Here’s where to turn if your employer’s retirement plan isn’t cutting it for you.

7 min read Mar 24, 2025
The Fed keeps rates steady while warning of increasingly uncertain economic outlook

Uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s policies is keeping the Fed on the sidelines, at least for now.

6 min read Mar 19, 2025
Cryptocurrency taxes: A guide to tax rules for Bitcoin, Ethereum and more

The IRS is stepping up enforcement on potential tax evasion by looking more closely at who’s exchanging cryptocurrencies.

6 min read Mar 17, 2025
Open-end vs. closed-end funds

Closed-end, open-end funds and ETFs may all seem the same, but what sets them apart?

3 min read Mar 13, 2025
How to survive a stock market correction: Avoid doing these 5 things

Here are five crucial things to avoid when markets are flashing red.

4 min read Mar 12, 2025