# What Financial Wisdom and Economy means in Struggles and Triumphs

> The book includes explicit lessons on money management, such as spending less than one earns and avoiding false economy, with Barnum presenting himself as a model of practical financial sense despite his spectacular failures.

## Explanation

The book includes explicit lessons on money management, such as spending less than one earns and avoiding false economy, with Barnum presenting himself as a model of practical financial sense despite his spectacular failures.

Barnum learns sharp trading and the prevalence of deception in the country store, highlighting the need for financial vigilance.

He describes careful purchasing strategies, large profits on opening day, and the lottery agency as a profitable sideline.

Barnum reflects on his poor financial decisions, bad debts, and the need for saving.

Barnum carefully manages expenses, negotiates deals (e.g., the bridge tickets, the marriage for a cook), and redeems pledges after financial setbacks.

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