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

Here’s how top economists predict the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy

Predictions range from cautiously optimistic to outright warnings.

4 min read Mar 10, 2020
How the SECURE Act impacts your retirement savings

It’s now the biggest legislative change to the retirement system in more than a decade.

8 min read Mar 06, 2020
Survey: Coronavirus outbreak has the potential to threaten US economic growth

That’s led the majority of economists to say risks are tilted toward the downside.

7 min read Mar 04, 2020
In rare move, Fed issues emergency rate cut to bolster economy from coronavirus

It’s the first emergency move since October 2008, during the Great Recession.

5 min read Mar 03, 2020
Fed signals openness to rate cuts as coronavirus outbreak fuels economic uncertainty

With markets swooning, all eyes are now turning to the Fed.

5 min read Feb 28, 2020
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
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