The NFL Players Association announced today that it is expanding its financial education program for active and former players by adding an unbiased Financial Helpline service to help them make more informed financial decisions and provide a second opinion on investment strategies and recommendations from their financial advisors.
The addition comes on the heels of two industry awards for the program’s effectiveness at helping players develop better financial skills: a Signature Award from the Plan Sponsor Council of America and a Superstars and Innovator Awards from The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism. The awards mark a major milestone for the organization, which is dedicated to helping players make an effective transition to life after football. Players face unique challenges during this time since most make a majority of their lifetime income in their early 20s and face pressure to live an extravagant lifestyle during those years.
