Tag: financial management
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In World Markets, the Dollar Inspires Trust
In dollars we trust. In spite of recent ups and downs in the world money markets, that’s still the view of the venerable US greenback in many places around the globe. The reason for the dollar’s continued popularity: it’s backed by a stable, secure government and works virtually anywhere in the world. As a recent…
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Human Needs Drive Investing Success
What do people really need? King Solomon knew that living a life guided by wisdom and prudence leads to prosperity that gives people what they need to feel secure, safe and satisfied – home, family and a connection with God. Recognizing those needs can lead to investing success, too – and an old psychological theory…
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Your Credit Score: Investing Gold
According to King Solomon, prudence is the watchword for prosperity – and for today;s investors, one important aspect of prudent money management is managing credit wisely. Your credit score affects virtually every aspect of buying investment properties. And while it’s not impossible to get a mortgage with a less than desirable credit score the new…
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Fewer First Time Buyers: More Renters
“Wisdom hath built herself a house, “ says King Solomon in Proverbs 9:1. And in today’s world, the wise King’s words point up the smart move of buying houses. But many would be homebuyers remain locked out of the process, thanks to factors including more stringent mortgage lending standards and an iffy employment picture. And…
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Is Another Housing Bubble About to Burst?
King Solomon tells us that discernment is the way to prosperity—and that means casting a critical eye on circumstances and learning from the past. Now, with memories of the recent housing collapse still relatively fresh, some financial and housing experts are finding signs of another one looming on the horizon thanks to rising home prices,…
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Where Are 2014’s Best Markets?
The road to prosperity, says King Solomon, is paved with wisdom and discernment. And those virtues are especially important for investors negotiating the shifting landscape of today’s housing markets. Financial experts and economists may talk in broad terms about the US real estate market, but there really is no such animal. Real estate markets abound…
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Market Patterns Affect Investing Success
King Solomon tells us that wisdom and discernment lead to prosperity. When it comes to investing in income property, Jason Hartman does too. Keeping control of your investments and “playing the field” with properties in different markets is the cornerstones o a sound investing strategy. And since there’s no one housing market that fits all,…
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Relativity and Diversity: Keys to Investing Success
The Proverbs of Solomon are intended to help us “know wisdom and instruction,” says the King in Proverbs 1:2-3, and “to understand the words of prudence.” For investors, wisdom means making the right decisions to maximize returns – and that involves keeping cash flowing from rental properties. And Jason Hartman’s theory of relativity shows why…
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Don’t Let These Investing Myths Stop You
As we know, King Solomon tells us to approach everything with wisdom and prudence. But in this jittery post- housing crash time when uncertainty seems to rule, myths and falsehoods spring up every day – and they can derail the career of even the most dedicated investor. Here’s a look at five myths about real…
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Exchange CEO Suicide Another Blow for the Bitcoin?
The route to prosperity begins with wisdom, mixed with a hefty dose of prudence – the tools you need to avoid the pitfalls of the world of investing. And right now, those virtues are sorely needed to sort out the tangle of theories, information and misinformation surrounding the evolution of alternative currencies and the rash…