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What does it mean?
Money without intelligence or judgment can lead to trouble.
In plain terms
Having money without thinking can be dangerous.
What can you take from it?
Use knowledge wisely when handling wealth.

Where it applies

  • investment decisions
  • budgeting

Putting it to work

  • educate yourself before spending
  • consult experts

Questions to consider

  • Why is intelligence important for managing money?
  • What safeguards can you add to financial decisions?

Another view

Even smart people can make mistakes with money.

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