JUJU WATKINS JUST SCORED THE SMARTEST NIL DEAL EVER
Record-breaking basketball player. Rising college star. JuJu’s stepping up her financial game with NerdWallet. You can, too.
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"NERDWALLET PUT THE BALL IN MY COURT BY OFFERING THE GUIDANCE AND TOOLS TO HELP ME INVEST IN MYSELF AND I AM EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO BUILD MY FINANCIAL FUTURE."
-JUJU WATKINS
FINE PRINT THAT ISN’T JUST FOR ATHLETES
Our contract with JuJu is the first of its kind. Why? Because it requires her to commit to a smart financial decision, like building a budget, by using the expertise included in the contract itself. And we’re sharing that financial expertise here, so both you and JuJu can make the most of your money — whether you’re managing a tax refund, an inheritance, or hey, an NIL deal.
A few tips from our contract:
Make a financial game plan by assessing and prioritizing your needs, like rent and groceries.
Play it smart with your savings by starting an emergency fund of at least $500 dollars.
Dunk on your high-interest debt first, like credit cards, before worrying about low-interest debt.
Have fun (within reason) by keeping your splurges to no more than 30% of your budget.
And if you’re feeling super nerdy,
A few tips from our contract:
Make a financial game plan by assessing and prioritizing your needs, like rent and groceries.
Play it smart with your savings by starting an emergency fund of at least $500 dollars.
Dunk on your high-interest debt first, like credit cards, before worrying about low-interest debt.
Have fun (within reason) by keeping your splurges to no more than 30% of your budget.
And if you’re feeling super nerdy,
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