Russell Wilson recently signed a new contract making him the highest paid player in the NFL. He's already putting his money to good use by investing in the people that protect his greatest asset, his body. Wilson reportedly splurged 156k across his 13 offensive linemen as a gratitude to their service and protection. (via
@tmz)
In quote, "When I sat down to think of ways to honor your dedication a dozen different ideas came to mind. Some were flashy, some were cool, but I wanted to give you something that had a lasting impact. Something that would affect the lives of you, your family, and your children. You have invested in my life … this is my investment into yours." We can take a lot from this but here are two simple frugal lessons:
1. Gifting assets instead of material things
Russell Wilson could have got his teammates new flat screens or the lastest headphones but ten years from now when they have all upgraded those material things imagine what this stock will do?
2. Group Econom...