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sports-and-business17 days ago•1 min saved

Tebbow Halts Life Surge Ties After Investigation Exposes Faith-Based Sales Tactics

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has paused his five-year partnership with Life Surge, a Christian financial seminar company, following an investigation by journalist Pablo Torre. The report alleged that Life Surge uses faith-based messaging to sell expensive courses, leading to significant financial losses for attendees. Tebow stated he was unaware of the allegations and is currently investigating the claims, while Life Surge’s CEO denied any improper sales tactics.

via NBC Sports|

#christian-finance #investigative-journalism #life-surge

sports-and-business18 days ago

Tebbow Halts Life Surge Ties After Investigation Reveals High-Pressure Sales Tactics

Former NFL star Tim Tebow has paused his five-year partnership with Life Surge, a Christian financial seminar company, following an investigative report by journalist Pablo Torre. The report alleged that Life Surge uses faith-based messaging to sell expensive courses, leading to significant financial losses for attendees. Tebow stated he was unaware of the allegations and is currently investigating the claims, while Life Surge’s CEO denied any improper sales tactics.

via USA Today|

#christian-ministry #consumer-fraud #life-surge

sports-and-business26 days ago•232 min saved

NFL Star Travis Kelce Named Victim in $35M Ponzi Scheme Sentencing

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was identified as a victim in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. Siddharth Jawahar, the operator of Swiftarc Capital LLC, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution. Prosecutors revealed that Jawahar defrauded investors of over $35 million between 2016 and 2023 by using new funds to pay existing investors and funding a lavish lifestyle. Other professional athletes, including NBA players Gary Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Mason Plumlee, were also linked to the scheme. No specific details regarding Kelce's financial losses or investment timeline were disclosed.

via NBC News|

#ponzi-scheme #siddharth-jawahar #sports-and-business

business1 year ago•5 min saved

Ndamukong Suh Launches 'No Free Lunch' Podcast on Athlete Wealth Management

Ndamukong Suh, a former NFL player, emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and management, sharing his journey from understanding contracts to investing and building wealth. He launches a show, 'No Free Lunch,' to explore how successful athletes and entrepreneurs manage their money, advocating patience and continuous learning inspired by mentors like Warren Buffett.

via The New York Times|

#business #financial-literacy #ndamukong-suh