Tag: Book of Proverbs
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The Shadow Economy Has Consumer Clout
In King Solomon’s’ view, hard work and prudence pave the way to prosperity. Like the ant in his often quoted Proverbs 6:6, people should work hard to save up resources. But today’s sluggish economic recovery and the slow rebound of jobs has changed the outlook for many would be workers, who have stepped out of…
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False Friends: Social Media Scammers Target Investors
“The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend,” warns King Solomon in Proverbs 11:9.While the wise king’s advice has stood the test of thousands of years, it’s especially relevant today, in the era of ever-expanding social media, where the atmosphere of sharing, relationship building and trust can provide fertile ground for scammers — “friends” who…
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Investing Lessons From Paula Deen’s Downfall
For King Solomon, speaking wisely and justly is part of living a prudent life that’s blessed by God. “Remove from thee a forward mouth,” he says in Proverbs 4:24. “And let detracting lips be far from thee.” That’s timeless advice – words worth heeding for disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen, whose froward mouth has cost…
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Internet Tools Let Buyers Take Charge
Last year, a majority of homebuyers surveyed said they’d used social media and online tools to buy a home – an increase of a third over the previous year. As more and more real estate transactions are moving to cyberspace, buyers and sellers are using online marketplaces, listing services and review sites to take control…
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King Solomon’s 5 Virtues for Investors
Across the millennia, King Solomon’s words of wisdom about living a godly life still speak to us, with truths that guide money management to this day. Throughout his book of Proverbs, the King has much to say about what characteristics can help an investor – and anyone — make sound financial decisions. And, interestingly enough,…
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The Fed’s Bond Buyup Comes to an End: What Next?
King Solomon’s words on money management and prosperity are timeless. Along with prudence and wisdom, the King advocated foresight — looking ahead and making plans to avoid potential pitfalls. “Go to the ant, o sluggard,” he says in Proverbs 6>6-8,’ and consider her ways and learn wisdom. Which, although she hath no guide, nor master…
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Justice for Tenants, but What About Landlords?
Justice and fairness lie at the heart of King Solomon’s proverbs about living a righteous and prosperous life. “Treasures of wickedness shall profit nothing; but justice shall deliver from death,” he says in Proverbs 10:2, and as he shows in his own judgments, the powerful must deal justly with the powerless. Now, as consumer advocates…
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5 Signs of a Lying Lender
In his Proverbs, King Solomon tells us that prudence, caution and good advice can keep good people out of the clutches of the wicked. “If wisdom shall enter thy heart, and knowledge please thy soul,” he says in Proverbs 3:10-14. “Counsel shall keep thee, and prudence shall preserve thee, that thou mayst be delivered from…
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Justice and Judgment: Another Bank Fraud Case Hits the Courts
At the very beginning of his wise Proverbs, King Solomon establishes the values that lead to a blessed and prosperous life. “To know wisdom, and instruction; to understand the words of prudence, and to receive the instruction of doctrine, and justice, and judgment, and equity,” he says in the first three verses. For investors in…
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Cash for Quick Home Sales: A Wise Harvest?
In King Solomon’s day, credit wasn’t much of an issue. But the wise king’s advice to manage money responsibly and save up resources applies across the ages. “Go to the ant, O sluggard,” he say s in Proverbs 6_ 6-8,” Which, although she hath no guide, nor master, nor captain, provideth her meat for herself…