King Solomon was no stranger to investing outside the boundaries of his kingdom. The Books of Kings and Ecclesiastes tell us that he sought materials for his great temple from many neighboring...
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The Housing Bubble Returneth – Maybe
More than anything else, King Solomon was known for wisdom, and part of being wise is developing a sense of history. The best predictor of what’s going to happen next is to look at what’s happened...
Low Interest Rates = Vulnerable Pension Plans?
A number of King Solomon’s proverbs portray old age as a time for dignity and prosperity, when people can reflect on their accomplishments and use their wisdom to guide younger generations. For many...
Some Lenders Escape Regulation
Among the many nuggets of wisdom King Solomon offers in his Book of Proverbs, prudence remains the watchword for successful Christian investing. “Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom and is rich...
A Nation of Renters? Not Necessarily
Among the wise words of King Solomon’s proverbs are many exhortations aimed at young people, urging them to behave prudently, listen to the wisdom of their elders, and lay the groundwork or a...
Seller Financing: Exploiting Vulnerable Homebuyers
For King Solomon, who prized wisdom, prudence and just dealing above all other virtues, behaving honorably in dealing with others was important, creating a good reputation and earning the grace of...
The AMT: a “Just” Tax Gone Awry
”The fruit of the just man is the tree of life, “ says King Solomon in Proverbs 11:30. For the King, dealing justly in the world is an important part of living in the grace of God and an essential...
Baby Boomers: Changing the Housing Landscape
For King Solomon, old age was a time of reaping the rewards of a prudent and pious life, surrounded by family and the wealth of a lifetime of wise actions. As he says in Proverbs 3: 1-2, “ My son,...
Just and Equitable Dealing: A Cornerstone of Good Investing
From his words in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, it’s clear that King Solomon, the wise son of David, despised wealth without wisdom, and the unjust treatment of the poor – who, because...
Lying Tongues and Wicket Plots: Mortgage Fraud Returns
Honesty and fair dealing are essential to prosperous living – and investing. For the Bible’ King Solomon, the lying and scheming of the wicked are an abomination and des3erve punishment. Among the...