Meaning of the word "riches have wings" in English

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riches have wings

US /ˈrɪtʃ.ɪz hæv wɪŋz/
UK /ˈrɪt.ʃɪz hæv wɪŋz/
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Idiom

wealth and money can be easily lost or disappear quickly

Example:
He spent his inheritance in a year, proving that riches have wings.
Don't rely solely on your savings; remember that riches have wings.