After some big-name athletes were defrauded, more athletes are reaching out to financial planners for help. The result is a growing niche within the financial services industry with a pronounced presence in the Twin Cities.

Use the NFLPA to find credible financial advisors. Interview a few and ask honest, hard questions before you make a decision. Don’t use your uncle’s friend because he claims he can get you 50k on your tax return. (4/5)

You can raise the standard of living for your family (top education for your kids, healthcare, low crime neighborhoods) but you must be PATIENT. Come up with a modest monthly budget, learn + see the power of compound interest as you invest, understand tax implications. (3/5)

Do not live a lavish lifestyle. Although your mom may deserve it, she does not need a $100,000 car. She does not need a $1,000,000 house. It is not the time yet. If you protect your money early, you can live a comfortable life forever and provide for your family. (2/5)

My advice to 2020 rookies: DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY. That number you see on your contract is fake. You will pay roughly 40% to 50% in taxes, agent fees, union dues, 401k account + necessary insurance. Also, a large portion of your contract is NOT GUARANTEED. (1/5)

New @thestrokes album is an amazing small win right now

A lot of misinformation out there. Here are good short answers to a lot of questions you may have about coronavirus, the economy, unemployment, getting help, and how to help others https://t.co/E6Uo2mueja

Meet Zoe. Our WFH corona foster, turned foster fail, and now our first fur baby! Happy to have her as part of our family 🐶

Great info here on the $1,200 checks, who gets them, how delivered, increased unemployment eligibility and payments, and more regarding the $2T stimulus bill that just passed

How You Can Help Victims of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Me to @JonRyan9 just now, realizing why he’s so calm: “You’re a punter, you’ve been self-quarantining your whole life.”

If you have "financial advisors" pitching you on "safe" products while the stock market looks really scary, make sure to read this. Questions? @ATeachMoment and @RealSmartica are the best in the game at sniffing out predatory annuity selling! https://t.co/S6NpdBHoht

NEW: We've started a hub for help for people who have lost part or all of their incomes. It has basic info on unemployment, keeping your phone on, debt relief, free financial planning and more. It will be ongoing. W @tarasbernard & @randypennell 1/5

A nice reminder from @Neil_Irwin to long term, individual investors as scary headlines pile up. Equity risk premium: higher long-term returns are the compensation you receive for tolerating volatility.

Let's all adjust the same mic we just spit onto while we spoke and then shake hands 🤝👎

When does this 3pm news conference start?

Any former @TheAAF players trying to file taxes... W-2 may not get to you in time to file due to bankruptcy. When you don't pay your vendors, these things happen... Best we have is final pay statement and the @TheAAF tax ID number. If your CPA needs it, DM me. @xfl2020

Some great advice from @playerstrust and @Fin_Finesse on how to evaluate you financial advisor https://t.co/TVkkxZu5SN If they can't talk to you in language you understand, especially during a scary time in the stock market, they may not be the right fit

A nice reminder for those reading/watching news while markets are down: "Many of those TV yellers are professional investors trying to time the markets by selling high and buying low or on dips. Your goal isn’t the same." @ronlieber https://t.co/ifzRYaDX0i

Great to meet and break bread during a tough LA winter! Anyone looking for some quick, short lessons on personal finance and investing, make sure to check out @15MinuteFA and his podcast