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The Rookie Financial Mistake Most Former Athletes Still Make
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The Rookie Financial Mistake Most Former Athletes Still Make

  • formerstudentathlete
  • February 12, 2026
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There’s a moment every athlete eventually faces. The schedule disappears. The structure fades. The identity shifts. And for the first time in a long time, […]

From Scholarship to Salary: How Taxes Change After College Athletics
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From Scholarship to Salary: How Taxes Change After College Athletics

  • formerstudentathlete
  • February 11, 2026
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There’s a moment after college athletics when everything shifts. The routine is different. The expectations are different. And for the first time, the money is […]

W-2 vs. 1099: The Tax Difference That Can Cost You Thousands
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W-2 vs. 1099: The Tax Difference That Can Cost You Thousands

  • formerstudentathlete
  • January 28, 2026
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For a lot of former athletes, the biggest financial adjustment after sports isn’t just finding a new routine, it’s understanding how money actually flows. In […]

You Made the Money…Did You Plan for Taxes?
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You Made the Money…Did You Plan for Taxes?

  • formerstudentathlete
  • January 23, 2026
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For a lot of former student athletes, making money for the first time feels like validation. Whether it is your first full-time job, a signing […]

Building Credit After the Locker Room
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Building Credit After the Locker Room

  • formerstudentathlete
  • January 4, 2026
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For most student athletes, credit lived in the background. Housing was often handled.Transportation was limited.Major financial decisions were rare. You could go weeks or months […]

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