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Category: Life After Sports

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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Image Strategy for Celebrity Athletes – What About YOUR Image?

by Eileen Wisnewski 08-05-2010 01:40 AM Life After Sports | Athlete Career Development | Image Branding

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Have you given any thought to what YOUR public image looks like?

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Billy The Coach

by Eileen Wisnewski 05-18-2010 02:38 AM Life After Sports | Athlete Career Development

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It is vital for college athletes to plan for life after competitive sports while they are still in school, as that day will eventually come – even if the athlete goes pro.

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Michael Phelps’ .01 Win: Jobs are often won by that same margin

by Eileen Wisnewski 02-20-2010 08:37 PM Life After Sports | Trusted Athlete Educator | Coaching

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Whether you are searching for an internship during your athletic career or transitioning to a full-time position in your post-athletic career, the difference between you and another applicant can come down to the smallest of factors.

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Athlete Chat: Detlef Schrempf

by Justin Rothbaum 01-12-2010 01:51 AM Athlete Interviews | Life After Sports | Sports Business

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Exclusive Interview with the Former NBA All-Star about Life after the Pros

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Preparing for Draft Day

by Marc Shuster 05-24-2009 07:06 PM Life After Sports | Athlete Career Development | Athlete Representation | Insurance | Legal

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If you are entering your name in the draft, make sure you secure your financial future by purchasing disability insurance.

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10 Reasons To Insure Your Insurability

by Marc Shuster 04-05-2009 02:00 AM Life After Sports | Athlete Services | Crisis Management | Insurance

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Examples of players that have had negative things happen due to medical or moral issues.

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Today's Economy And Its Effects On Ex-Athletes

by Corey Crowder 01-14-2009 02:00 AM Life After Sports | Athlete Services

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As a former college athlete or an ex-professional athlete, how are you coping with today's economy?

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The Playbook Commentary

by Monica Wood 05-27-2008 02:00 AM Life After Sports | Athlete Career Development

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If you really want to get folks to take a real vested interest in these players, threaten their pockets. The organizations are now being forced to take a more active role in their players' off-the-field activities.

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The Playbook: Mentoring Initiative can help you create it

by Monica Wood 05-26-2008 02:00 AM Life After Sports | Athlete Career Development

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Public Relations expert Monica Wood, founder of MWPR Insight, gives a sneak peek of her upcoming book.

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