Akademik

Кто мотает, в том пути не бывает
If you squander money, you will have none when you need it
Cf: Не who spends more than he should shall not have to spend when he would (Am.). Who spends more than he should, shall not have to spend when he would (Br.). Wilful waste makes woeful want (Br.). Willful waste makes wasteful (woeful) want (Am.). Willful ways make woeful want (Am.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.