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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Saquon Barkley on Why Financial Literacy is the Playbook for Generational Wealth
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley sits down with Boardroom's Michelai Graham at Coinbase's annual State Of Crypto Conference. The duo talk money, mindset, and life beyond football. In this candid conversation, the NFL running back opens up about his financial journey over seven seasons in the league — from the New York Giants to the Eagles — and how he's built a trusted team to help him grow and protect his wealth, notably, how he's pivoted to the inclusion of cryptocurrency in his NFL salary.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Saquon Barkley on Building Wealth, Financial Freedom & Life After the NFL
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley sits down with Boardroom's Michelai Graham at Coinbase's annual State Of Crypto Conference. The duo talk money, mindset, and life beyond football. In this candid conversation, the NFL running back opens up about his financial journey over seven seasons in the league — from the New York Giants to the Eagles — and how he's built a trusted team to help him grow and protect his wealth, notably, how he's pivoted to the inclusion of cryptocurrency in his NFL salary.
Khaleej Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE taught me to enjoy abundance while staying grounded, says Indian expat
Mitun De Sarkar is a clinical dietician and founder of Dubai-based meal plan company Simply Healthy. The humble Indian expatriate, 46, has been in Dubai since 2004 and has seen the ups and downs of making money during the journey to reach her now more stable place, admitting that seeking advice and slowing down has been her greatest lesson. If you had to use one word to describe money, what would it be? Freedom. The power to choose, create, and grow. If you had to write a letter to money, what would it be? Dear Money, you've been quite the companion. We've had our ups and downs — from not knowing where the next rent would come from, to tasting wealth, to losing it all, and building it back again. You've taught me patience, humility, and courage. I no longer chase you; I respect you. You show up when I work with purpose and give with gratitude. Thank you for giving me the ability to dream big. How would you describe your relationship with money? Evolved and empowered. In my younger years, money was something I desperately wanted more of. I came from a simple, humble background — there wasn't always enough. So, when I started earning early on, I chased it with everything I had. I wanted to prove that I could have it all as early as possible. Today, I've matured. I've made money, lost it, and made it again. That difficult journey taught me that, though money isn't everything, it can buy me peace of mind. It allows me to invest in me and my family's well-being, and to create time for myself to do the things I love. How was this relationship formed? It started in childhood. Growing up in a family where money was managed with caution, I had to be careful. I saw my parents stretch every rupee, and I learned not to take anything for granted. So when I moved to the UAE and began my career, I was hungry to earn, to grow, to build something of my own. But it was entrepreneurship, especially the painful parts that taught me the real value of money. My relationship with it was shaped not just by success, but by mistakes, risk, resilience, and starting over. What lessons about money did you learn from your mother? My mother wasn't financially empowered in the way we speak of today, but she had wisdom beyond numbers. She ran the house on a tight budget and never made me feel like we were lacking. From her, I learned how to live gracefully within your means and how to stretch resources without compromising dignity. Who do you speak to about money, and is it taboo? I speak openly with my portfolio manager, and I'm not shy about it. I often speak to my husband and ask for his opinions too. I think more women need to have empowered conversations about money — savings, investments, even failures. We shy away from talking about money out of fear or conditioning, but that only keeps us stuck. Transparency is strength. What's been the most profound experience you've had with money? Definitely the 2008 recession. At the time, I had just experienced the high of massive success. I was overconfident, over-leveraged, and thought nothing could shake me. But the market crash hit hard. I lost what I had built. It was a reset — financially and personally. I learned to become more mindful. I started again, but this time with patience, calmness, stronger boundaries, and a greater appreciation for every milestone, no matter how small. How has living in the UAE shaped your view of money? The UAE is a place of contrasts. It offers so much opportunity, I built my career and my brand here. But it also challenges your discipline. It's easy to get swept up in the glam and spend more than you should. Living here has taught me to enjoy abundance while staying grounded. Your biggest financial regret or loss? Over-expanding too quickly during the early years of success. I over-borrowed, overestimated demand, and took on mortgages without thinking long-term. The 2008 crash wiped out what I had. It was humbling, but it gave birth to a wiser, more grounded version of me. And for that, when I look back, I'm strangely grateful.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kevin Jonas Lost ‘Almost All' of His Money After the Jonas Brothers' 2013 Breakup
Kevin Jonas opened up about his financial journey following the Jonas Brothers' split in 2013 The singer appeared alongside his brothers on Lewis Howes' 'The School of Greatness' podcast where he confessed that he almost lost all of his money Kevin said his financial troubles came as a result of business deals that weren't the "right partnership"Kevin Jonas is opening up about losing "almost all" of his money following the Jonas Brothers' split. Kevin, 37, appeared on Lewis Howes' 'The School of Greatness' podcast alongside his brothers Nick Jonas, 32, and Joe Jonas, 35, on Monday, July 7. They discussed how they found what truly matters in life in the midst of losing everything. Kevin confessed on the podcast that he made a series of business deals in his younger years that ultimately led to him losing almost everything. 'I've seen the beginning of the success to financial success — not knowing what money really was and understanding it — to not having [it], to losing almost all of it,' Kevin told the podcast host. Howes, 42, reacted with surprise to Kevin's confession, asking if he really almost lost all of his money. 'Yeah, most of it, like, down to the one 10 percent left.' the oldest of the Jonas brothers responded. The financial troubles came about nine years ago as a result of a bad partnership, Kevin said. 'I invested in a bunch of property and doing other things and I was building at the time,' the singer said before continuing. 'Sadly, it wasn't the right partnership, if you know what I'm saying' Kevin then stopped himself from elaborating, saying that he couldn't share any more details. He did add, though, that he 'learned a lot of lessons' from the experience. 'Thankfully for life in general, like we had a second shot and bite at the apple with the band coming back together,' Kevin said, continuing. 'It was kind of fortuitous in a way.' Kevin said he was able to reevaluate and apply those difficult financial lessons the second time around, and it changed the way he thinks about the music business. The Jonas Brothers experienced a whirlwind of success beginning in 2005, when they embarked on their first tour. They released their debut album It's About Time in 2006 and starred in Disney's Camp Rock in 2008. But in 2013, the brothers called it quits. "When it ended it was not good," the youngest Jonas Brother said in an interview with Z100 in 2019. "It was a couple years of rebuilding our family, and in our mind it seemed impossible for us to do this ever again." The band split for five years and during that time they worked on their own personal projects. Kevin followed his entrepreneurial pursuits, which included creating a company called The Blu Market, providing social media influencers with strategic support. He also invested in the tech world, helping create the restaurant-finding app Yood and becoming a partner of social media app We Heart It. Then, in 2019, the brothers announced their comeback on James Corden's Late Late Show. Their album, Happiness Begins, was later released in June of that year, along with a documentary detailing the band's history. According to Kevin, making the Amazon Prime Video film, Chasing Happiness, was part of their healing process. "[It] was great because we had to have real conversations and not hold back," Kevin said, comparing the production to therapy. "So for us, it worked out in a good way." Read the original article on People
