As my parents' account book had as a family slogan Scotch-taped to the cover:

"It is better to be rich and healthy than it is to be poor and sick".

EQ can be learned (just as IQ can be raised); I don't think IQ matters as much nor do I think there's a standardized test to measure EQ like IQ is measured. Good link on how to raise your EQ:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eq5_...telligence.htm