Month: December 2013

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...

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...

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...

Can Digital Currency Dominate the Markets?

Gold and silver were the coin of the realm in King Solomon’s day, and even he realized that they were transitory. Now, as the Bitcoin and other digital currencies threaten to dethrone traditional...

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...

“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...