Crossword puzzle clue "sums of money paid before being earned"

Sums of money paid before being earned

Sums paid to bind a bargain

Earned run average times innings pitched divided by earned runs given up

"Being a ___ fan is like lending someone a lot of money and you just know that you'll never get paid back." (John Oliver)

Money paid to get money

Large sums, as of money

Vast sums of money

Handling large sums of money unwisely