Financial wisdom is not intrinsic to the mind, it’s learned. Most people who are brilliant with their finances received at least some third-party guidance. Maybe they absorbed the knowledge from a parent or grandparent. Or perhaps they pursued it on their own by reading personal finance books, blogs and magazines.

Either way, if you’re not doing well financially, you’re probably ready for some advice that makes sense. Here are 28 unique bits of financial brilliance from around the web, each linking back to a source article containing further instruction and insight. Enjoy.

I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something.

– Jackie Mason