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Bobby Bonilla Day and the Financial Lesson Learned
TLDR Bobby Bonilla Day commemorates the New York Mets' decision to pay a retired player $1.2 million annually until 2035 for a contract initially worth $6 million, showcasing the power of compound interest in financial planning.
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Bobby Bonilla Day is a celebration/mourning of the Mets' mistake in signing a terrible contract, containing an important financial lesson applicable to various aspects of personal finance.
03:15
Bobby Bonilla Day is a reminder of the New York Mets' costly mistake of paying a retired player $1.2 million annually until 2035 for a contract that was initially worth only $6 million.
06:22
The New York Mets offered Bobby Bonilla a deferred money contract, allowing them to delay payment for a decade and then pay him $1.2 million annually until 2035, totaling around $30 million.
09:25
The power of compound interest played a crucial role in Bobby Bonilla's deferred payment deal with the Mets, ultimately benefiting both parties financially.
12:30
Saving and investing Bobby Bonilla's deferred payment allowed the Mets to potentially grow the money through compound interest, leading to a financial strategy that could benefit both parties in the long run.
15:36
Bobby Bonilla receives a $1.2 million check every July 1st as part of a deal he made with the New York Mets, which he views as a steady retirement income.
19:06
Bobby Bonilla Day is celebrated by fans at City Field, embracing the unique deal he made with the Mets.
