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

Take these important precautions now before key coronavirus relief programs expire

It’s an “in case of fire, break glass” kind of moment.

9 min read Dec 02, 2020
$300 unemployment check boost: Here’s what’s in the latest coronavirus stimulus proposal

If passed, the Senate’s proposal would be the first major relief plan since March.

3 min read Dec 01, 2020
Despite COVID, credit card debt sinks to lowest level since 2017

During the pandemic-created recession, when millions of Americans are strapped for cash, you’d think that more of us would turn to credit cards to help tide us over. It appears that just the opposite [...]

2 min read Dec 01, 2020
The Fed’s crisis playbook: 7 ways America’s recession fighters can battle a floundering economy

The Fed has more in its back pocket than just cutting interest rates.

9 min read Nov 18, 2020
Your guide to Chase Pay

If you’re looking for a convenient way to pay with a Chase card, Chase Pay may be the solution you’re looking for.

4 min read Nov 16, 2020
Ask Bankrate: Should you add a beneficiary to your savings account?

A reader asks: Are there any benefits to adding a beneficiary to your savings accounts?

4 min read Nov 13, 2020
What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy

Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.

10 min read Nov 11, 2020
A new wave of coronavirus-driven layoffs are looming — here’s who is most at risk

Another round of job losses similar to what Americans witnessed back in March may soon wreak havoc.

7 min read Nov 06, 2020