Tag: Bible and money
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Real Estate Trumps Gold for Long Term Returns
King Solomon advises us in his Proverbs to seek wisdom over gold and silver. And it turns out that in these modern times, wise investors recognize that gold and silver aren’t the most prudent of investments for a return that keeps on giving. As the prices of gold and other precious metals bounce up and…
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Mortgage Lenders Loosen Credit Requirements
King Solomon reminds us that wisdom and houses go hand in hand for a prosperous and blessed life. “”Wisdom hath built herself a house,” he tells us in Proverbs 9:1. Now, in spite of the tighter lending standards that took effect in January 2014, more hopeful homeowners may be able to qualify for a mortgage…
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Inflation Can Be An Investor’s Friend
Most Americans believe that any inflation, however small, is harmful. But King Solomon reminds us to view the world with wisdom and discernment, and that means looking at what’s behind popular beliefs like this. It turns out that mild inflation actually helps the economy – and, as Jason Hartman always says, it can be an…
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Tax Season Means Tax ID Theft
The Proverbs of King Solomon are full of warnings against liars, cheaters and deceivers. That pretty well sums up the nature of today’s hackers and scammers, who hijack personal information from all kinds of sources. Tax ID theft is up 66 percent from just four years ago, and most victims don’t know they’ve been hit…
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Your Credit Score: Investing Gold
According to King Solomon, prudence is the watchword for prosperity – and for today;s investors, one important aspect of prudent money management is managing credit wisely. Your credit score affects virtually every aspect of buying investment properties. And while it’s not impossible to get a mortgage with a less than desirable credit score the new…
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Fewer First Time Buyers: More Renters
“Wisdom hath built herself a house, “ says King Solomon in Proverbs 9:1. And in today’s world, the wise King’s words point up the smart move of buying houses. But many would be homebuyers remain locked out of the process, thanks to factors including more stringent mortgage lending standards and an iffy employment picture. And…
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Is Another Housing Bubble About to Burst?
King Solomon tells us that discernment is the way to prosperity—and that means casting a critical eye on circumstances and learning from the past. Now, with memories of the recent housing collapse still relatively fresh, some financial and housing experts are finding signs of another one looming on the horizon thanks to rising home prices,…
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Where Are 2014’s Best Markets?
The road to prosperity, says King Solomon, is paved with wisdom and discernment. And those virtues are especially important for investors negotiating the shifting landscape of today’s housing markets. Financial experts and economists may talk in broad terms about the US real estate market, but there really is no such animal. Real estate markets abound…
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Relativity and Diversity: Keys to Investing Success
The Proverbs of Solomon are intended to help us “know wisdom and instruction,” says the King in Proverbs 1:2-3, and “to understand the words of prudence.” For investors, wisdom means making the right decisions to maximize returns – and that involves keeping cash flowing from rental properties. And Jason Hartman’s theory of relativity shows why…
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Don’t Let These Investing Myths Stop You
As we know, King Solomon tells us to approach everything with wisdom and prudence. But in this jittery post- housing crash time when uncertainty seems to rule, myths and falsehoods spring up every day – and they can derail the career of even the most dedicated investor. Here’s a look at five myths about real…