Book of Proverbs

Real Estate: A Universal Asset

“He that is impatient, shall suffer damage,” King Solomon says in Proverbs 19:19, and when it comes to investing in income property, he that is patient reaps rewards. While it’s true that now is a...

Home Buying Drop Means Investor Opportunities

Housing is a universal need, ranking right up there with food. That makes houses a truly lasting commodity – one that, as King Solomon tells us in Proverbs, is linked to wisdom. US home buying is...

Migration Gives Clues About Market Strength

The Bible is full of lessons learned from animals, and King Solomon reminds us in his frequently quoted Proverbs 6:6 to take the ant as a model for industry and prudence. For today’s investors,...

RV Ratio: Key to Prudent Investing

If you want to live well and prosper, King Solomon says, it’s important to “incline thy heart to know prudence.” (Proverbs 2:2) And if you want to prosper in real estate, it’s prudent to look behind...

Identity Theft Crosses All Borders

We live in a digital age that knows no borders or limits – and that means identity thieves have a global reach. That’s what thousands of American Express cardholders in California learned recently...

Can Over-Regulation Stifle Small Businesses?

It’s only hummus. Or is it? The recent dispute involving hummus maker Sabra and a number of competitors serves nicely as a metaphor for a bigger picture, as do so many of the Bible’s proverbs and...

Do College Grads Earn More?

Wisdom is the cornerstone of prosperity – but how much prosperity can it bring? Quite a lot, if that wisdom comes from a college degree, according to a new study by the Economic Policy Institute,...

Will Lower Credit Standards Boost Borrowing?

King Solomon’s Proverbs remind us that smart investing means putting plans in place for a long term yield, just like the prudent ant in Proverbs 6:6-8, “which provideth her meat for herself in the...

Rates Are Low, But So Are Mortgages

Where have all the homebuyers gone? King Solomon’s timeless advice on money management reminds us to rely on prudence and discernment for living a long and prosperous life. But when it comes to...