Tag: Christian investment
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Are Bitcoins the Folly of Fools?
King Solomon’s Proverbs stress the importance of wisdom and prudence over folly and recklessness. The crown of the wise is their riches, “ he says in Proverbs 14:24, “The folly of fools, imprudence.” Now, as the Bit coin continues to make financial headlines for its growing acceptance around the world, the digital coin is facing…
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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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Floating Cities: The Future is Now
In King Solomon’s proverbs, the ocean represents the earliest days of creation – when the voice of wisdom was already in the world. “When he prepared the heavens, I was present,” says the King in Proverbs 8:27-19. “When he compassed the sea with its bounds, and set a law to the waters that they should…
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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…
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“Financial Advisor” Scams Target Seniors
As King Solomon says in his Proverbs, wisdom and prudence lay the foundation for a prosperous, peaceful old age. But in today’s complex financial world, the promise of that kind of peace and prosperity can turn out to be a scam, perpetrated by bogus “financial advisors” targeting senior investors worried about covering retirement, estates and…
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Digital Currency: Changing the World’s Financial Landscape?
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 nearly every society. Now, though, the strong showing of the Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the world’s money markets…
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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 investment. For investors hoping to build long term wealth from income property, one of those wise protections is a…
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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 houses and a wise and prosperous life. That’s true in today’s world of real estate, too – and industry experts looking…