Cam Newton opens up about life after NFL and the struggles of losing income

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Cam Newton opens up about life after NFL and the struggles of losing income

Cam Newton opens up about life after NFL and the struggles of losing income

Cam Newton, once one of the NFL’s most electrifying quarterbacks, is now tackling a challenge far off the field: the struggle of losing income.

At 35, Newton’s days as a professional athlete are behind him. After his one-year, $6 million contract with the

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expired in 2021, he officially stepped away from the game. Now, the former football star is candid about the financial realities of life after fame.

“Being in the NFL, everyone knows there’s a large sum of money that comes to you in a short span of time and being away from the game for three years, those checks don’t come in the same,” he said in a recent episode of

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Newton admitted that the sudden drop in earnings has made it difficult for him to feel like “Superman” to his eight children.

“It hurts me knowing that I can’t provide like I once did,” the former pivot said on

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In a dynamic and volatile economy, it’s not just entrepreneurs and professional athletes who face sudden fluctuations in income — ordinary workers are struggling too.

In theory, a growing economy implies a thriving job market. However, many high-income workers have lost their jobs even as their industries continue to expand.

According to data from

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, 384 technology companies have collectively laid off more than 124,000 employees in 2024 alone. This wave of job cuts follows significant disruptions in the tech industry during 2022 and 2023 — when a staggering 428,449 workers were let go. At the same time, the tech industry is seeing rapid growth in artificial intelligence adoption.

Similarly, 68% of financial firms reported an increase in staff turnover, and 50% of finance executives acknowledged layoffs in 2024, according to

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In this difficult job market, many laid-off white-collar workers have struggled to replace their six-figure salaries and have settled for lower pay, according to

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. Like Newton, many now face hard choices and uncomfortable adjustments to their lifestyle.

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If you’re facing or preparing for a sudden dip in income, here’s how you can bolster your finances.

Read more: Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market —

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To manage a sudden drop in income, you must reassess all your expenses and lifestyle costs. For most people, the first target should be debt.

By the end of the third quarter of 2024, American households collectively carried $17.94 trillion in debt, $4.96 trillion of which was not housing-related, according to the

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. This means most households may need to examine their credit card, personal loan and auto loan debt if their income drops, as these liabilities could quickly become unsustainable.

The next step is to focus on expenses. Frequent vacations, eating out and shopping sprees may no longer be affordable. In such situations, temporarily scaling back to a bare-bones budget may be necessary. Consider adopting Dave Ramsey’s famous

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approach to pay off debt rapidly and start accumulating savings.

Even if you’re not currently facing a salary shock or layoff, it’s wise to minimize debt and maximize emergency savings to create a safety net. Newton reportedly earned $133 million during his career, according to

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. If he managed to save and invest even a portion of that income, it’s reasonable to assume he’s still a multimillionaire.

Similarly, if you’re a high-income entrepreneur or employee, prioritize setting aside a fixed amount monthly and invest it wisely. Passive income from these savings and investments can help you stay afloat if your career takes an unexpected turn.

This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.

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