In his many proverbs about the virtues of wisdom and the value of living a wise and prudent life, King Solomon speaks frequently about the importance of “wise counsel” – learning from those with...
Biblical investing
Learning from the Past: A New Housing Bubble?
As King Solomon tells us again and again in his Proverbs, wisdom is the foundation for a rich life graced by God. And one way to gain wisdom is to learn from the mistakes of the past. “Fools despise...
Bank of America: More Scandals, None the Wiser
“A wise man shall hear, and shall be wiser; and he that understandeth, shall possess governments,” says the wise King Solomon in Proverbs 1:3. As the King points out repeatedly in those proverbs,...
Student Debt Hits Women and Minorities the Hardest
In the often-quoted Proverbs 9:1, the wise King Solomon links women, wisdom and houses: “Wisdom hath built herself a house,” says the monarch, making it clear that wisdom leads to prosperity and...
Seek Wise Counsel to Avoid False Counsel
King Solomon’s wise words on the importance of prudence and wise counsel take on special importance for anyone negotiating today’s complex financial waters. Scams old and new target the desperate,...
When Good Debt Turns Bad
In a previous post, we took a look at why new and recent college graduates saddled with student loans are wary of taking on the traditional debts of adult life: car loans and mortgages. King Solomon...
Student Loan Debt: The High Price of Wisdom
For King Solomon, wisdom is priceless, worth more than any earthly riches. “My son,” he says in Proverbs 2: 1-5, “ If thou shalt call for wisdom and incline thy heart to prudence, if thou shalt seek...
Terrorism Insurance? It All Depends
King Solomon had harsh words for the wicked, those who seek to harm others and entice them into evil deeds. Now, his Proverbs on the subject may speak especially clearly in the aftermath of last...
Mortgage Settlement Checks Reach Victims – Only to Bounce
King Solomon advocated equitable dealing with others, and a respect for the poor – who, according to his Proverbs, were more virtuous than the greedy rich. “The blessing of the Lord is upon he head...
Changing Demographics, New Views on Home Buying?
A home is more than just four walls and a roof. “Owning a home is the keystone of wealth, both financial affluence and emotional security,” says financial guru Suze Orman. And as we’ve noted in...