For many of the world's top athletes, the Olympics represents the peak of their career not>Shaun White, snowboarder
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"Somebody sat me down and really explained the concept of compounding interest," White said. "It's letting your money work for you rather than being out there trying to make moves. It doesn't sound as enticing as this big elaborate plan to be financially stable, but it's definitely proven through time."
Declan Farmer, paralympic hockey player
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"We have a lot of financial gurus>Vincent Zhou, figure skater
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"My dad told me that you don't become wealthy by saving up money," Zhou said. "You have to take risks and make worthy investments."
Zhou added that he also learned to not "be afraid to spend where you need it."
Emily Sweeney, luge
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"There's always money to be made," Sweeney said. "You just have to be willing to go and get it."
