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What does it mean?
States money connects present actions to future outcomes.
In plain terms
Money links today with tomorrow.
What can you take from it?
Use money to plan for the future.

Where it applies

  • financial planning
  • investment
  • saving

Putting it to work

  • plan for future
  • manage resources wisely

Questions to consider

  • How does money shape your future?
  • What connects now and later?

Another view

Money does not guarantee future security or happiness.

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