Morning Brew Daily The NCAA Trust Fund? & Couples Without Kids Are Making Bank
Dec 6, 2023
Discover a radical proposal from the NCAA to establish a trust fund for college athletes, paving the way for direct compensation in sports. Explore the financial dynamics of dual-income couples without kids, who've figured out how to save big. Dive into CVS's plans to reform prescription pricing, inspired by a groundbreaking cost-plus model. Plus, Godzilla makes a triumphant return to theaters, and recent trends in Wikipedia articles reveal an intriguing rise in cricket's popularity alongside cultural phenomena like 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie.'
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NCAA Athlete Compensation Proposal
- The NCAA president proposed paying college athletes through a trust fund, potentially revolutionizing college athletics.
- This proposal aims to address the financial disparities between large, profitable athletic programs and smaller ones.
Impact of NCAA Proposal
- This proposal aims to standardize the NIL landscape and give schools more control over athlete compensation.
- It also seeks to protect smaller schools from lawsuits related to athlete employment and compensation.
DINK Lifestyle Trends
- DINK (dual income, no kids) couples are trending online, sparking debate about lifestyle choices and financial freedom.
- DINKs earn more and have greater net worth than families with children, according to studies.