You might suspect that in the extended entourage of most professional athletes, a financial planner might be an important part of the posse.

Unfortunately, even the most well-rewarded of basketball and football stars don't always take the time to do the proper planning to make their income last long beyond their time in the sports spotlight – especially when those careers can go sideways in a minute.

The Chicago Tribune notes that those much-adored professional athletes are getting some professional advice of their own and some assistance from their players' associations, hoping to help make retirement a little easier prospect.

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