Brian Beers

Managing editor

EXPERTISE

Investing
Banking
Economy
Sports business

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Syracuse University

About the author
Brian Beers is the managing editor for the Wealth team at Bankrate. He oversees 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

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: Millennials expect to spend 37% more than the average adult for Valentine’s Day

Millennials plan to spend $208 for Feb. 14, compared with $152 for the average adult.

6 min read Feb 10, 2020
Ally Bank rolls out new features making it easier for consumers to save

Here’s what the online bank is offering to help customers boost their savings and meet financial goals.

3 min read Feb 05, 2020
With age comes fewer raises: Here’s why many older Americans aren’t seeing higher pay

With age comes fewer raises. Here’s how to increase your bargaining power to help land one.

7 min read Feb 04, 2020
Fed holds rates steady, sticks with wait-and-see approach

What will get the Fed off the sidelines?

8 min read Jan 29, 2020
January Fed forecast: Experts say rates will stay put, but here’s what could shift policy

The Fed will stay on the sidelines for an extended period, experts predict.

5 min read Jan 24, 2020
Preview of the Fed meeting: 5 things borrowers and savers should watch for

How long will the Fed be on the sidelines?

9 min read Jan 24, 2020