What is it about?
This research surveys 65 retired elite professional athletes about their current financial well-being. The results debunk the myth that these athletes are waste the large amounts of money made during their playing careers. In fact, respondents report a higher sense of financial well-being than the general population.
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Why is it important?
It debunks the myth that professional athletes manage their money poorly.
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This work came from Grant's thesis work and is an article of high value to practitioners.
Norm O'Reilly
University of New England
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This page is a summary of: The financial well-being of retired professional athletes: debunking the myth about financial irresponsibility, Sport Business and Management An International Journal, September 2025, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/sbm-01-2025-0025.
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