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Jul 2015
37m 41s

6 Financial Mistakes Pro Athletes Make a...

BRIAN PRESTON AND BO HANSON
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As with most shows on TV, HBO's new show Ballers depicts the pro athlete lifestyle as -- well, “baller.” Unfortunately, this is very different from the reality many athletes face day-to-day. Your Money Guys would know. Brian used to work at a firm assisting A-listers and athletes with their portfolios, and Bo has a few friends in the NFL and MLB. They’ve wit ... Show More
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