Tag: financial risk
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Real Estate Scams: 4 Warning Signs
A recent real estate scam bilked hundreds of American and Canadian investors of over $1 million dollars. Some of the perpetrators are in custody, others are still on the run – and the story demonstrates key warning signs of a fly by night fraud. According the a recent post in The Bryan Ellis Investing Letter,…
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Abundance: Forecast For the Future?
King Solomon’s advice on money management and life in general hinges on wisdom, and wisdom’s tool, discernment. It takes a hefty dose of discernment to see through the blizzard of negative news about the dire state of today’s world to the bigger picture beyond. That’s the job of a new book that shows that, put…
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Should Bitcoins Buy Real Estate?
King Solomon never saw a Bitcoin, but his timeless words of wisdom on money and prosperous living apply even in this digital world. And as the upstart digital currency hits the world of real estate, it’s time to remember his advice from Proverbs 2:3-4: “Incline thy heart to prudence,” he says, and “seek her as…
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Hackers Take Advantage of Outdated Card Security
Lying tongues and creators of wicked plots are among the things the Lord abhors, as King Solomon tells us in his Proverbs. As the fallout from the recent theft of data from millions of Target customers continues, new information is emerging about how those cyberplotters were able to swipe that kind of data so easily…
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Should Investors Prepare for Septaper?
As King Solomon tells us in his proverbs, prudent money management means looking ahead and being prepared, just like the ant who gathers food in the summer for the winter to come. That kind of watchful waiting may serve investors well in the coming months, as the Federal Reserve appears to be sticking to its…
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Student Loan Debt: The High Price of Wisdom
For King Solomon, wisdom is priceless, worth more than any earthly riches. “My son,” he says in Proverbs 2: 1-5, “ If thou shalt call for wisdom and incline thy heart to prudence, if thou shalt seek her as money, then thou shalt find the knowledge of God.” But for new and recent US college…
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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 unjust man,” he says in Proverbs 3:31, “and do not follow in his ways.” The sovereign also advocated the rule of law: “Keep the…
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Refinancing: A Prudent Move for Investors?
King Solomon’s investment advice hinges on prudence – the wise and cautious management of money and resources to create a prosperous and stable life. As many of his Proverbs show, that kind of careful decision-making offers rewards in every area. For investors today, the same considerations apply. And as more and more lenders encourage both…
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Solomon Success Show #28 – Participate in Your Finances
How much do you need to live on? How much income is coming into the house? How much do you owe? Jason Hartman and lead financial counselor for Dave Ramsey, Chris Hogan, discuss Dave Ramsey’s philosophy on managing your personal finances. Chris brings up important points, such as sacrificing for the good of the family,…
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Solomon Success Show #21 – Ten Commandments of Investing
Welcome to the Solomon Success Show! Listen in as Jason Hartman talks about the Ten Commandments of Successful Investing. Introduction: Welcome to the Solomon Success Show, where we explore the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Bible as it relates to business and investment, false profit, and get-rich-quick schemes are everywhere. Let’s not get…