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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 1H 6M

Financial Adviser To Footballers Reveals: Why So Many Struggle With Money When They Retire

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Join us this week with Financial Advisor to Footballers & Athletes, Emmelia Powell to discuss what it's like becoming a professional footballer and suddenly earning more money than you've ever dreamed of. And why so many footballers go bankrupt when they retire plus lots more!---------A huge thanks to the episodes sponsor - Trading 212. 👉🏼 Get FREE FRACTIONAL SHARES worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional shares - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)*Commission-free investing: Other fees may apply. See terms and fees*---------Gains App is LIVE!An AI-powered budgeting and cashback app designed to help you make more of your money.Download here 👉 https://gainsapp.onelink.me/8IhT/oiaimr1z---------Emmelia's Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/emmelia_pws/------Chapters00:00 Introduction01:00 What Happens When A Teenager Signs For Man United04:18 Losing Your Identity To Someone Else's Success07:57 Why Nick Powell Turned Down Financial Advice15:27 Why 40% Of Footballers Struggle After Retirement17:50 The Silent Cost Of Doing Nothing With Your Money25:24 The Impulse Buying Trap30:07 Why Earning £100K Won't Make You Wealthy40:39 Lifestyle Inflation: When Upgrading Goes Wrong45:31 The Game Of Wealth Framework54:03 Teaching Kids About Money57:29 Life By DesignKey Talking Points:✅ Why 40% of footballers face financial struggles after retirement✅ The silent cost of doing nothing with your money✅ Why earning £100K still won't make you wealthy✅ The G.A.M.E. framework for building real wealth✅ How to teach your kids about money before it's too lateDISCLAIMER:This episode is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice or UK tax advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success. Always do your own research.This episode description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you. Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz 👉🏼 https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over £160,000+ 👇🔗 https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

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Join us this week with Financial Advisor to Footballers & Athletes, Emmelia Powell to discuss what it's like becoming a professional footballer and suddenly earning more money than you've ever dreamed of. And why so many footballers go bankrupt when they retire plus lots more! --------- A huge thanks to the episodes sponsor - Trading 212. 👉🏼 Get FREE FRACTIONAL SHARES worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the f...

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