Tag: Biblical investing
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Hackers Take Advantage of Outdated Card Security
Lying tongues and creators of wicked plots are among the things the Lord abhors, as King Solomon tells us in his Proverbs. As the fallout from the recent theft of data from millions of Target customers continues, new information is emerging about how those cyberplotters were able to swipe that kind of data so easily…
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Target’s Data Hack Highlights Security Risks
As King Solomon tells us in Proverbs 6:16-18, one of the seven things most hated by God is a “heart that deviseth wicked plots. “ And today, as giant retailer Target scrambles to manage the fallout from last month’s massive data hack that intercepted its customers’ credit card information, digital security experts point to weaknesses…
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The Ven Follows the Bitcoin’s Footsteps
King Solomon tells us that knowledge is more valuable and more enduring than silver and gold – the coin of his day. But as the Bitcoin ushers in a new way of thinking about money in today’s digital world, specialized digital currencies like the eco-friendly Ven are demonstrating that a bit of knowledge – and…
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What To Do When A Bank Says No
One of the essential principles of prosperous living, as King Solomon tells us in his Proverbs is equity – dealing fairly and evenhandedly with others. But in the complex and confusing world of mortgage lending today, equity seems nowhere to be found, as lenders accept – or deny – loan applicants for reasons that aren’t…
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The Bitcoinvention Opens Doors in Asian Markets
King Solomon’s words on wisdom and prudent living stress that governments and the wealthy should deal fairly with the poor. “Do not oppress the needy at the gate,” he says in Proverbs 22:22. In today’s financial world, advocates of the Bitcoin hope the upcoming Bitcoinvention in Manila will open doors to new opportunities in Asia’s…
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Financial Literacy: a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
King Solomon’s words on wisdom and the keys to living a life blessed by God are intended for everyone but especially the young. “The parables of Solomon,” begins the Book of Proverbs, “to give subtilty to little ones, to the young man knowledge and understanding.“ (Proverbs 1:1-4) For today’s young people, a financial gift this…
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Fannie Mae Changes the Balance in Mortgage Lending
One way to achieve a prosperous life blessed by God is to deal honestly and equitably in the world, according to King Solomon. “A deceitful balance is not good,” he tells us in Proverbs 20:24. Now, a new move by government megalenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce their presence in the mortgage industry…
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Do Home Swaps Challenge Short Term Rantals?
As King Solomon reminds us in his Proverbs, knowledge is an essential part of wisdom. For today’s investors, that means keeping an eye on market trends and new developments that affect planning for the future. And for some property owners, the home swap — an old trend for vacationers – may be worth watching for…
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Can Digital Currency Dominate the Markets?
Gold and silver were the coin of the realm in King Solomon’s day, and even he realized that they were transitory. Now, as the Bitcoin and other digital currencies threaten to dethrone traditional monetary systems on the world stage, financial experts are calling for a dose of the wise king’s virtues of wisdom and prudence…
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Canceled Cards Can Harm Credit Scores
Credit cards may not have been around in King Solomon’s day, but the great King’s words about managing financial affairs with prudence and wisdom certainly apply today, when building wealth depends so heavily on a good credit score. And though it may seem wise to get rid of old and unused credit cards, financial experts…