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Choices Quote by David Rubenstein

“You can only do three things with your money. You can spend it. You can invest it. Or you can give it away. And if you invest it, you're really just getting more money to give away or buy something. How many things can you buy? So I don't really think there's a lot of choices.” quote by David Rubenstein
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“You can only do three things with your money. You can spend it. You can invest it. Or you can give it away. And if you invest it, you're really just getting more money to give away or buy something. How many things can you buy? So I don't really think there's a lot of choices.”

David Rubenstein

About This Quote

Source Interview: Bloomberg Markets, 2020

Money can be used to spend, invest, or give; investing ultimately generates more resources for spending or giving.

In simple terms: Money has three uses: spend, invest, give.

Key Takeaway

Consider the impact of your financial choices.

Themes

finance philanthropy investment

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

financial motivational

When to use this quote

  • budgeting
  • charitable planning
  • investment strategy
  • financial education

Key Concepts

economics wealth management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your money reflect about your values?
  • How can you balance saving and giving?
A Different Perspective

It simplifies complex financial decisions.

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