Survey: 57% of Americans want more coronavirus financial relief from government
Stimulus checks have arrived, but more support is needed from political leaders, consumers say.
6 min read
Apr 27, 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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Federal Reserve lifts six-withdrawal limit on savings accounts
Consumers get more access to their savings at a time when they may urgently need it.
2 min read Apr 24, 2020 -
Forecast survey: Economy’s slow rebound from coronavirus free fall will keep Fed on hold until 2022
It could take years for growth and unemployment to return to where they were before the pandemic.
5 min read Apr 24, 2020 -
Preview of the Fed meeting: What’s left in Powell’s coronavirus recession playbook?
The Fed’s biggest priority should be making sure as little as possible breaks on the way down.
8 min read Apr 24, 2020 -
Tips for negotiating fee waivers when your bank’s not offering them
Talk your way out of a charge — or get someone else to do it for you.
4 min read Apr 23, 2020 -
Shelter in place: Is the coronavirus a turning point for challenger banks?
The branch is closed. Challenger banks see their moment.
6 min read Apr 23, 2020 -
Your money is safe — banks are much healthier today than a decade ago
Your money is safe as long as there’s federal deposit insurance.
4 min read Apr 17, 2020 -
How the Fed is trying to rescue the economy from the coronavirus with an emergency stash of cash
It’s pushed the Fed down a new, uncharted path.
5 min read Apr 15, 2020