King Solomon, that wise and wealthy monarch, advised the rich to deal fairly and kindly with the “little guy.” “He that showeth mercy to the poor shall be blessed,” he says in Proverbs 14:21....
Month: May 2013
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: an Uncertain Future?
King Solomon advocates prudence in all things, and that includes patience and discernment about decisions. “Substance got in haste shall be diminished,“ he tells us in Proverbs 13:11, and that’s a...
When Planning to Grow Wealth – Listening to King Solomon Helps
Wisdom can help you build wealth, and if it comes from King Solomon, it is going to be even better. It cannot be denied that King Solomon was one of God’s favorites and one of the richest men of all...
Lenders May Forgive Foreclosures
King Solomon’s world was very different from today’s. But his advice on living a life blessed by God through wisdom, prudence and dealing justly with others is timeless. And even though credit...
Do Big Lenders Lack Mercy and Truth?
King Solomon’s Proverbs remind us that honesty and fairness are keys to living a life blessed by God. “Let not mercy and truth leave thee,” the king says in Proverbs 3:3. “Write them in the tables...
“Streamlined Modification” – Justice for Struggling Borrowers
Along with wisdom and prudence, the great King Solomon prized justice and equity – treating the less fortunate with compassion and dealing fairly with others. “The strength of the upright t is the...
Going Green: the Natural Choice for Wise Investing?
In King Solomon’s many teachings about the importance of wisdom and right living, he often turns to the natural world for examples. ”Deliver thyself as a doe from the hand, and as a bird from the...
Wise Counsel Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
In proverb after proverb, King Solomon tells us that wisdom is to be sought after as gold or silver. To do that, wisdom seekers need to acquire knowledge, seek out wise counsel and accept...
Employment Gains May Slow the Federal Bond Buyup
“The slothful hand hath wrought poverty,” says King Solomon in Proverbs 10:4, “but the hand of the industrious getteth riches.” Encouraging news on the US employment front means more opportunities...
5 Words of Investing Wisdom From King Solomon
For King Solomon, wisdom was more precious than riches and the key to living a prosperous life beloved by God. In today’s financial world, the wise King’s advice still rings true, offering guidance...