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Lamar Odom to battle the IRS all by his lonesome

by Noah Matheu Sheer 11-13-2010 06:16 PM Finance | Sports Business

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As if it wasn't bad enough that Lamar Odom gets exorbitant fines for committing a flagrant foul and then fined again for voicing his opinion to the referee. He'll now fight an uphill battle challenging the IRS for back-taxes over...semantics?

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Can an ex-NFL star achieve a balanced portfolio?

by Matthew Allinson 10-20-2010 12:40 AM Finance | Life After Sports | Trusted Athlete Educator | Athlete Career Development

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MSN Money recently rolled out a new online reality series called The Invested Life. Over the next 9 months, it will feature the stories of 7 real-life investors who will be working with financial coaches to transform their portfolios and lives. Among these investors is former NFL linebacker Winfred Tubbs who played in the League for 7 seasons (Saints and 49ers) and retired in 2000. Tubbs is paired with his long-time confidant and Financial Advisor Ed Butowsky, and is on a quest to manage his money properly and have a balanced portfolio now that he is entering the married life and preparing for his daughter's college education.

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Safeguarding Money Management

by Marc Silverman 10-04-2010 11:47 PM Finance

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Sports business is big business. Owners are prospering and athletes’ salaries are at an all-time high. With such escalation in salaries over the past five years, effective money management for professional athletes is even more crucial. In order to prosper long after the cheering ends, an athlete must avoid both poor and improper money management. There is a very large difference between the two. Due to their differences, there are diverse ways to combat them.

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Education is Key for Pro Athletes

by Matthew Allinson 07-07-2010 01:15 AM Finance | Athlete Career Development | Education

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Education is a process that needs to be sustained over a period of time for elite athletes from the amateur ranks to the post-athletic career.

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Build A Brick House

by Geoff Faulkner 06-16-2010 07:55 PM Finance

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Lessons That Can Be Learned From NFL Players Losing Big In A Ponzi Scheme

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What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?

by Geoff Faulkner 05-04-2010 11:27 PM Finance

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Another High Earning Individual Goes Broke, Similar Last Name and a Similar Address

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Here We Go Again...

by Trevor Mason 05-02-2010 04:14 PM Finance | Trusted Athlete Educator

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The lack of financial literacy among professional athletes is alarming. It's time to start educating them to prevent these financial disasters from occurring over and over again.

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We Off That, Is You Still On That?

by Geoff Faulkner 03-30-2010 05:31 PM Finance

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The financial mistakes of highly paid athletes need to become a thing of the past. A look at Antoine Walker's financial troubles.

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Wanna Be A Baller..........Or Do You?

by Geoff Faulkner 02-26-2010 02:38 PM Finance | Trusted Athlete Educator

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If you spend all of your money, you will run out, and your life will change. This article stresses the importance of spending habits and investment discipline.

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Stats That Are Not Mentioned On SportsCenter

by Geoff Faulkner 01-27-2010 12:46 AM Finance | Trusted Athlete Educator

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The Majority Of Athletes Are Plagued By Short Careers and Bankruptcy

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