Wisdom is worth far more than money, King Solomon tells us in his Proverbs. And throughout the Bible – and human history – money has been the cornerstone and the unchanging reference point used by...
Biblical investing
Prudent Investors Invest to Protect Assets
As King Solomon’s Proverbs tell us, prudence is a watchword for smart investing. But in the rush to grab a good deal, it’s important to remember that a prudent step is to invest to protect the...
Lending Changes May Mean Prosperity for 2014
“Wisdom hath built herself a house,” says King Solomon in his often-quoted Proverbs 9:1, and as we’ve noted in this space before, the wise king’s words serve as a reminder of the connection between...
10 Words of Wisdom on Real Estate
King Solomon’s Proverbs make it clear that houses are a key to a prosperous life. “Wisdom hath built herself a house,” the king says in Provetbs 9:1. But the wise King isn’t the only one who...
The Coin: a Digital Wallet for a Paperless World
King Solomon’s ageless advice on managing money and living a prosperous life hinges on prudence and wisdom – and being skeptical of the promises of strangers. And, as the Coin, a new digital device...
Can Bank Fraud Cases Harm the Economy?
The recent string of lawsuits pressed by the government against the country’s big banks might have been unheard of in the days of King Solomon, but the wise king’s words on evildoers and liars still...
Private Lending Boosts New Investors
Taking advantage of the counsel and support of parents is a key piece of King Solomon’s advice for living a long and prosperous life.“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the...
Why Do Lenders Say Yes – Or 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...
A Quantitative Easer Speaks the Truth about the Stimulus
Speaking truth reaps rewords from heaven, King Solomon tells us in Prov4rbs 10:21: “The lips of the just teach many.” That may be more important than ever in today’s complex world of information...
Caught in Snares, Bank of America Pays Up Again
“The unjust will be caught in their own snares,” says King Solomon in Proverbs 11:6. And the wise King’s famous comment on the wisdom of right living still holds true, as yet another bank fraud...