prudent

adjective

1. 1

   Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence

2. 2

   Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

   “His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top”

3. 3

   Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

   “Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget”