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Oct

23

2025

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Why the NCAA’s New Betting Permission is a Major Risk for College Athletes and What They Should Be Doing Instead

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 10.23.25

The NCAA’s decision to allow student‑athletes to bet on professional sports may seem harmless, but it introduces significant financial, emotional, integrity and career risks. Learn why this matters, how athletes should respond, and how their support teams must act.

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Oct

23

2025

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NIL Monetization Beyond Endorsements: How Athletes Are Generating Passive Income in 2025

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 10.23.25

Athletes are evolving past one-time endorsements. In 2025, equity deals, royalty licensing, fan tokens, and digital content platforms are driving new, sustainable passive income models. Learn how to convert active NIL into lasting earnings.

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Oct

16

2025

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Why Whoopi Goldberg Says She Can’t Retire And What Her Story Teaches Us About Financial Planning

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 10.16.25

Whoopi Goldberg earns $8 million a year, but says she can’t afford to retire. Her story reveals how even high earners face financial stress without the right planning. Learn the key lessons athletes and professionals can apply to build lasting financial freedom.

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Oct

9

2025

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Why Most Athletes Struggle After Graduation And How to Prevent It

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 10.9.25

Graduation ends your eligibility, but it doesn’t have to end your financial stability. Many athletes find themselves in crisis after the final whistle. Learn the key pitfalls and actionable strategies to avoid post-grad financial struggles.

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Oct

2

2025

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What Does $1M Really Buy You? The Illusion of NIL Wealth Without a Plan

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 10.2.25

A million-dollar NIL deal is headline news, but how much do athletes truly keep? Explore what $1M looks like after taxes, expenses, and lifestyle pressures and how planning turns it into lasting wealth.

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Sep

25

2025

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International Athletes and NIL: Immigration, Tax, and Compliance Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 9.25.25

International student-athletes are navigating unprecedented NIL opportunities, but with high immigration and legal risk. This in-depth guide helps athletes, families, and institutions protect visas, plan cross-border income, and build long-term wealth.

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Sep

18

2025

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Insurance, Risk Management & Having the Right Team: What Jeremiah Smith’s Move Teaches Athletes About Financial Planning

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 9.18.25

When Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith secured a disability insurance policy before the College Football Playoff, he showed athletes how risk management protects future income. Here’s what every athlete and family should learn.

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Aug

28

2025

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How Families Can Support Smart NIL Wealth Building

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 8.28.25

A family and athlete mapping financial goals and planning strategies around a table filled with budget plans and legal documents.

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Aug

21

2025

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Shielding NIL Gains: Estate, Tax & Risk Protection Strategies

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 8.21.25

An extended, strategic guide for college athletes transitioning to professional life, covering multi-state tax planning, entity structuring, estate tools, charitable strategies, insurance, fraud protection, and real-life scenarios to preserve NIL wealth

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Aug

7

2025

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From Three‑on‑Three to the Income Line: Unrivaled League Salaries and Equity Structures

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 8.7.25

Explore how Unrivaled, the revolutionary women’s 3-on-3 basketball league, is flipping the professional sports script with equity ownership, six-figure salaries, and a future-forward athlete business model.

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Jul

31

2025

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What Trump’s July 24, 2025 NIL Executive Order Means for College Athletes

Posted by: Nisiar Smith 7.31.25

A comprehensive breakdown of Trump’s 2025 NIL executive order and how it reshapes athlete compensation, NCAA oversight, and the future financial rights of college athletes.

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May

15

2025

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