Tag: jason hartman
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The Ven Follows the Bitcoin’s Footsteps
King Solomon tells us that knowledge is more valuable and more enduring than silver and gold – the coin of his day. But as the Bitcoin ushers in a new way of thinking about money in today’s digital world, specialized digital currencies like the eco-friendly Ven are demonstrating that a bit of knowledge – and…
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The Fed Starts to Taper – But Who Benefits?
A king’s throne is strengthened by clemency, King Solomon tells us in Proverbs 20:21, so that the whole country benefits by gestures of support from the top. Though there’s no throne involved, the Federal Reserve’s massive stimulus plan reflects the same intent. And now, with its recent decision to begin tapering down that plan, financial…
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SS 38 – “The Global War on Christians” with John Allen Jr.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2599124/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] John L. Allen, Jr. is the Senior Correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter and author of, “The Global War on Christians: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Anti-Christian Persecution.” Allen tells us why the current Pope is rising in popularity. He adopted a tough new…
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What To Do When A Bank Says No
One of the essential principles of prosperous living, as King Solomon tells us in his Proverbs is equity – dealing fairly and evenhandedly with others. But in the complex and confusing world of mortgage lending today, equity seems nowhere to be found, as lenders accept – or deny – loan applicants for reasons that aren’t…
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The Bitcoinvention Opens Doors in Asian Markets
King Solomon’s words on wisdom and prudent living stress that governments and the wealthy should deal fairly with the poor. “Do not oppress the needy at the gate,” he says in Proverbs 22:22. In today’s financial world, advocates of the Bitcoin hope the upcoming Bitcoinvention in Manila will open doors to new opportunities in Asia’s…
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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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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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“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…