I often get asked for money advice. Friends, co-workers, former NFL players, even guys from my basketball team will occasionally reach out to me seeking assistance with their money mindset. Most of the time, I begin the discussion by asking one key question: Are you a...
Following my freshman season at Notre Dame, I was feeling damn good about myself. I had passed all of my classes. I had become the third freshman in Notre Dame history to start as a freshman offensive lineman. I had competed at the highest level, both...
Financial literacy means you understand saving, spending, debt and YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS. When you do this, you create financial independence which means your lifestyle is secure regardless of your immediate employment situation. Financial literacy = financial safety Feel behind in those areas? Don’t worry, we all are. We are...
Going into my eighth NFL season, a major decision presented itself. I had recently worked out with the Miami Dolphins. They called my agent following the workout and said that, while they liked me, they were not going to offer me a contract at that time. Shortly...
When it comes to questions about Ramadan, I have heard them all, but there are a handful that are pretty common. As we celebrate this year, let’s take a look at some of the frequently asked questions about Ramadan. I should preface this by saying that...
If you know me, you know that I do not sugar-coat my opinions. Who has that kind of time? While I love the Broncos’ organization, I would not say that I liked their draft if I did not truly believe it. Well, I can say confidently...
“Yeah baaaaaaby!!!” yelled my uncle, as my family raced through the door with “BRONCOS” printed on paper and taped to whatever hats and T-shirts they could find. My father, sitting there in a state of shock, responded to every comment by screaming “WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!” My grandmother was crying...
On the surface, the NFL is a serious league. The intensity is obvious. The competition, fierce. Yet, behind the scenes exists a culture that most people never see. Peek behind the curtain and you will find a world of levity, of jokes, of pranks, of harmless humor. With...
Tax Day tax day is one of the biggest reasons why NFL players go broke. Yet, Tax Day is not a surprise. It does not magically appear every year. It is the same date every single year for everyone. The problem I see with players...
With the Selection Show and the NCAA Tournament, March Madness has officially arrived. On the surface, March Madness resonates with people across America because of the brackets. I mean, anybody can fill out a bracket and, as you have probably seen in your office pool, anybody...