This is one of the most amusing stories I've seen in a long time. While it certainly falls under the "prudent" category, it's just plain funny that the NFL Players Association has to tell its players to "leave the club with your wallet and budget intact."
Here's the skinny:
The story came out a few days ago, but it's worth repeating. USA Today profiles how the NFLPA has given players a 64-page lockout handbook providing them players with suggestions on how to handle their finances in the event of a lockout. Many of the tips are ones that some of us recession-affected plebians have already adopted.
Then there's the "these guys seriously need to be told to do this?????" tips:
Here's the skinny:
The story came out a few days ago, but it's worth repeating. USA Today profiles how the NFLPA has given players a 64-page lockout handbook providing them players with suggestions on how to handle their finances in the event of a lockout. Many of the tips are ones that some of us recession-affected plebians have already adopted.
- Cook instead of eat out
- Save 25% of your annual pay
- Turn down the heat in your house
Then there's the "these guys seriously need to be told to do this?????" tips:
- Hold off on buying motorized toys and jewelry
- Reduce the size of your entourage (I once knew a non-NFL player who had a guy named Peanut who was his errand boy but his primary job was to turn on his car, adjust the vehicle to the appropriate temperature and get ho's for hm at the clubs)
- Say "no" or "not now" to money requests from friends and family
