8 ways to help rescue the job market from coronavirus-driven unemployment crisis
Ending the crisis depends largely on eradicating the virus and the economic problems it opened up.
7 min read
Sep 04, 2020
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
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Coronavirus relief and stimulus plans: Here’s everything Washington has done (and proposed) so far
From relief checks to unemployment insurance, here’s what could impact your wallet.
9 min read Sep 04, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
Trump’s controversial Fed pick Shelton moves one step closer to board
Some experts fear Shelton could shake up the U.S. central bank.
4 min read Jul 21, 2020 -
8 ways to help pay for college if your financial situation suddenly worsened
Facing financial difficulties and struggling with returning to college? Here’s how to regain control.
6 min read Jul 13, 2020 -
What is the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book?
Fed officials care about more than just economic data.
5 min read Jul 10, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly half of U.S. households have had incomes cut during coronavirus pandemic
The most common impacts include layoffs, furloughs and a reduction in hours or pay.
8 min read Jul 09, 2020