"How can someone blow all of that money?" Be honest, you have said it or thought it after seeing a professional athlete on the front page for poor financial decisions. Well here is how: You can do anything. You can buy anything. You can create the life you want. Yet that life will either be sustainable or could go up in flames when the checks stop. For professional athletes, the first three years will dictate much of the financial success achieved (or not) down the road. You
You just had one of the best days of your life. You officially signed the big contract. You now have more money than you ever thought possible. More money in a year than most make in a lifetime. What if I told you 78% of professional athletes go broke within a couple years of retiring? I know what you are thinking...that would never happen to me. The reality is, it could be you if you don't plan from the start. In this blog, I am going to walk through the reasons professional