WOMAN|EDITMAN|EDITNEWS|EDITSPORTS|EDITSTATE|EDITTV|EDITAbout UsContact
โ˜† Sign Upโ†’ Login
CALLING OUT THE GAME ON AND OFF THE COURT.
Wealthy Wisdom

Shaquille O'Neal's Secret to Wealth

The NBA legend shares his financial wisdom, crediting an anonymous rich friend for advice on saving 75% of earnings.

FBFarah Bennett
Nov 6, 2026 ยท 2 min read
Shaquille O'Neal's Secret to Wealth
TechCrunch / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Shaquille O'Neal reveals how he's set to make $1 million a month in fixed income after turning 55, thanks to some sage advice from a mysterious wealthy acquaintance.

This story hits me as both astonishing and intriguing - it earns a tone of curious wonder. The news that Shaquille O'Neal is expecting to earn $1 million a month in fixed income after he turns 55 still hasn't sunk in for me. The man has been open about his financial acumen, but this latest revelation has left me pondering what exactly contributed to his wealth.

The Advice of an Anonymous Rich Guy

O'Neal credits some advice from an anonymous rich guy he met during his playing days for teaching him the importance of saving 75% of his earnings. I have to admit, that's a pretty radical approach to finances โ€“ but it seems to be working for Shaq.

Shaqs Annuity Strategy Generates $1 Million Monthly Income Stream

The staggering amount has me wondering what exactly contributed to his wealth, and it seems like a combination of smart investments and some unconventional advice from an anonymous rich guy.

O'Neal expects to make around $1 million a month in fixed income after he turns 55, thanks to annuities, contracts with insurance companies that offer an income stream at a later date for an up-front lump-sum payment. According to O'Neal, this approach has been a smart move for him.

It's a reminder that even the most financially savvy individuals can make mistakes, but it seems like Shaq has learned from those missteps and is now reaping the benefits. He mentioned losing out on a potentially huge return from Google stock due to his divorce, but it appears he has recovered from this setback.

O'Neal's reliance on annuities for his income stream raises questions about the long-term sustainability of this approach. Will market fluctuations affect his bottom line? Only time will tell, but it's clear that Shaq is confident in his financial strategy.

Source: Google News

Read Next

Timberwolves Beat Pelicans โ€” Collage โ€” Timberwolves Beat Pelicans by 6, 115-109
Toronto Raptors โ€” NBA basketball, Raptors in Phoenix.jpg
Thrilling Win for Raptors

Toronto Raptors Handle Bucks 121-107

Over Grizzlies โ€” Ajay Mitchell OKCThunder 2025 at the NBA Cup (cropped).jpg
Washington Scores Mavericks Down Jazz โ€” Duke and Wake Forest basketball game, 2025-03-03 Wake Forest Cooper Flagg dunking A.jpg

What to Read

Timberwolves Beat Pelicans โ€” Collage โ€” Timberwolves Beat Pelicans by 6, 115-109
Toronto Raptors โ€” NBA basketball, Raptors in Phoenix.jpg
Thrilling Win for Raptors

Toronto Raptors Handle Bucks 121-107

Over Grizzlies โ€” Ajay Mitchell OKCThunder 2025 at the NBA Cup (cropped).jpg
Washington Scores Mavericks Down Jazz โ€” Duke and Wake Forest basketball game, 2025-03-03 Wake Forest Cooper Flagg dunking A.jpg

Keep Reading

Timberwolves Beat Pelicans โ€” Collage โ€” Timberwolves Beat Pelicans by 6, 115-109
Thrilling Finish

Timberwolves Beat Pelicans by 6, 115-109

The Minnesota Timberwolves took down the New Orleans Pelicans in a thrilling game, with Saddiq Bey scoring 17 points for the losing team.

Elena Garcia ยท Nov 7, 2026
Toronto Raptors โ€” NBA basketball, Raptors in Phoenix.jpg
Thrilling Win for Raptors

Toronto Raptors Handle Bucks 121-107

The Toronto Raptors took down the Milwaukee Bucks in a nail-biter, with RJ Barrett and Alijah Martin leading the charge.

Elena Garcia ยท Nov 7, 2026
Over Grizzlies โ€” Ajay Mitchell OKCThunder 2025 at the NBA Cup (cropped).jpg
Thunder Crush Grizzlies

Thunder Beat Grizzlies by 31 Points

The Oklahoma City Thunder handily defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97, with Ajay Mitchell leading the team to victory.

Elena Garcia ยท Nov 7, 2026
Washington Scores Mavericks Down Jazz โ€” Duke and Wake Forest basketball game, 2025-03-03 Wake Forest Cooper Flagg dunking A.jpg
Thrilling Match

Washington Scores 26 as Mavericks Down Jazz 112-100

The Dallas Mavericks secured a hard-fought victory over the Utah Jazz with a final score of 112-100.

Elena Garcia ยท Nov 7, 2026
Cavaliers Roll Past โ€” Donovan Mitchell: This Win Shows We Belong in the Playoffs
Cavaliers Take Home Convincing Win

Cavaliers Roll Past 76ers 119-95 at Home

The Cleveland Cavaliers took home a convincing win against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Donovan Mitchell leading the charge and scoring a game-high 32 points.

Elena Garcia ยท Nov 7, 2026
Next storyTimberwolves Beat Pelicans by 6, 115-109โ†’