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Shaquille O’Neal Reveals How Much He’ll Make Every Month at 55 With ‘Failproof’ Retirement Plan

Shaquille O’Neal’s savvy business decisions include investing early in Google and building self-branded products like Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies and Shaq’s Big Chicken. Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth is estimated at over $500 million. The NBA Hall of Famer kept learning and…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:50 AM
Shaquille O’Neal Reveals How Much He’ll Make Every Month at 55 With ‘Failproof’ Retirement Plan
Key Things to Know
  • Shaquille O'Neal revealed his annuity plan will pay him roughly $1 million per month starting at age 55.
  • The NBA legend explained that he invested heavily in annuities as a safety net if other investments failed.
  • O'Neal adopted a conservative strategy early on by committing to save 75 percent of his income.
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NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal revealed that his long-term financial strategy will pay him an estimated $1 million per month starting at age 55. Speaking on Travis Chappell's Dinner Party podcast alongside guests Graham Stephan and Zach Justice, the four-time champion shared how he invested heavily into annuities early in his career as a safety net against potential investment failures.

O'Neal credited his conservative financial blueprint to early advice about saving 75 percent of his earnings and his mother Lucille's vetting of financial advisor Lester Knispel. The former Los Angeles Lakers star explained that these precautions, paired with guidance from figures like Magic Johnson, formed a reliable safety cushion alongside his multi-million dollar business ventures.

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