They earn millions playing pro sports and doing product endorsements, yet consider these startling statistics:

Similar to lottery winners, with no financial prowess or discipline, most pro athletes go completely broke in less than 10 years after retirement.

In fact, 60% of retired basketball players go broke in 5, and 78% of football players in 2! Athletes are forced to sell their homes, sell their championship rings, and file for bankruptcy.

Here's an interesting article on the 6 main reasons pro athletes go broke after their careers are over: Link

From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by mrmunchies.