For King Solomon, the wicked – those who fall from the path of righteousness or were never on it – deserve punishment, especially when their actions harm those who live a just life. “His own...
Book of Proverbs
The Bitcoin: A New Currency for a New Age?
King Solomon has much to say about money – the wisdom of saving, the folly of overspending and the importance of dealing justly with the poor. His own transactions with other kingdoms were conducted...
What Does LIBOR Mean for Investors?
King Solomon’s antipathy toward evil and unjust men is clear throughout his Proverbs. And equally clear is his command to seek out wise counsel, be open to learning, and deal prudently with others....
Banks and LIBOR: Sidestepping Justice?
For King Solomon, righteousness and just treatment of others are hallmarks of a life blessed by God, and many of his Proverbs and sayings emphasize the need to avoid lying and wicked individuals...
Are Zombies Haunting the Housing Industry?
Zombies are everywhere these days. And while these undead creatures remain confined to the world of entertainment, the growing inventory of zombie properties is certainly real, poised to cast its...
Big Banks Still Fight Fraud Charges
King Solomon’s principles for ruling his people included fairness, just dealings and prudent action – notions stated again and again in his Proverbs and the Book of Ecclesiastes. “Envy not the...
Woman: A Force in the Rental Market
For King Solomon, woman represented wisdom and prudence – a metaphor often repeated in his Proverbs. “Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom,” he says in Proverb 3:13. And the idea of wisdom as...
Can Shadow Demand Impact the Recovery?
One watchword for prudent living is patience, according to King Solomon. And a number of his Proverbs remind us that it's also a key virtue for long term prosperity. “The impatient man shall work...
Can Government Policy Sink the Housing Recovery?
King Solomon was a ruler dedicated to the application of wisdom and common sense. His words in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes reveal his belief that rulers need to act for the benefit of the...
Finding Wealth in Houses: the Memphis Wealth Building Bus Tour
In King Solomon’s many Proverbs, houses are associated with prosperity -- the result of the twin virtues of wisdom and prudence. That’s still true today – and this April, Jason Hartman’s Wealth...