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
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd
His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top
Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget