Dear footballers: How to look after money
Let me begin by sharing a cautionary example. A football client of ours told us about his team-mate, who wanted to add a pool to his house because he found out everyone else had one. No expense was spared. He spent seven figures on this project and, naturally, was eager to show the results to everyone. He was very happy and smiled a lot, until some of his friends pointed it out to him that they had the same work done for about a tenth of what he had paid. He wasn't only outrageously paid, but he couldn’t even learn to swim. The best thing you can do for your long-term financial well-being is to take the time to monitor your finances. These budgeting tips can help you make money work harder. Stick to your budget For most players, the hard truth is that once you lose it, you cannot get it back. The UK's life expectancy average is well over 80. It is therefore possible that your earnings in the next few months will not be enough to cover you for ...