How To From Stoked to Broke: Why Are So Many Professional Athletes Going Bankrupt? Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Written by Ross Crooks Published Feb 22, 2013 0 min read Advertising Disclosure The views expressed on this blog are those of the bloggers, and not necessarily those of Intuit. Third-party blogger may have received compensation for their time and services. Click here to read full disclosure on third-party bloggers. This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting or tax advice. The content on this blog is "as is" and carries no warranties. Intuit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content on this blog. After 20 days, comments are closed on posts. Intuit may, but has no obligation to, monitor comments. Comments that include profanity or abusive language will not be posted. Click here to read full Terms of Service. Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further Sign up for Free The average professional athlete in the United States makes more money in one season than the average American does in a lifetime. Despite this, the pros are going bankrupt at an alarming rate. The following infographic explores the reasons why so many of our sports stars are going from stoked to broke. Click on “Launch Infographic” for an expanded view. Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further Sign up for Free Previous Post The Shocking Truth About Debt: It’s Not a Financial Problem Next Post A Simple Guide to Unlocking Solar Panel Tax Credits Written by Ross Crooks More from Ross Crooks Browse Related Articles Financial Planning A Dude’s Guide to Not Going Broke during Wedding … Trends Infographic: Is the American Minimum Wage Too Low? Trends Nowhere Near LeBron: Soccer’s Slim Salaries Saving 101 Get an A+ on Back-to-School Savings (infographic) Trends Valentine’s Day: The Price of Love How To How to Make Smart Wardrobe Purchases That Will Last (in… Trends Infographic: A Side by Side Comparison of Male and Fema… Financial Planning Boo! Why Are Americans Spooked to Spend on Halloween 20… Trends Broke? It Might Not Be Your Fault — A Visual Guid… How To Infographic: The Best Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund