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“When I first got money, I went through it like everybody else, because I didn't know. But, right now, I've educated myself and placed smart people around me. I surrounded myself with people who not only are intelligent and effective about finances, taxes, and money management, but they (also) love me.” PeopleKnowsFirstsRight NowTaxesSmartIntelligentManagementFinanceEducatedSmart PeopleMoney Management Author:Steve Harvey