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...
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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...
Digital Currency: Changing the World’s Financial Landscape?
Wisdom is worth far more than money, King Solomon tells us in his Proverbs. And throughout the Bible – and human history – money has been the cornerstone and the unchanging reference point used by...
10 Words of Wisdom on Real Estate
King Solomon’s Proverbs make it clear that houses are a key to a prosperous life. “Wisdom hath built herself a house,” the king says in Provetbs 9:1. But the wise King isn’t the only one who...
The Coin: a Digital Wallet for a Paperless World
King Solomon’s ageless advice on managing money and living a prosperous life hinges on prudence and wisdom – and being skeptical of the promises of strangers. And, as the Coin, a new digital device...
Can Bank Fraud Cases Harm the Economy?
The recent string of lawsuits pressed by the government against the country’s big banks might have been unheard of in the days of King Solomon, but the wise king’s words on evildoers and liars still...
Private Lending Boosts New Investors
Taking advantage of the counsel and support of parents is a key piece of King Solomon’s advice for living a long and prosperous life.“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the...
Do Alternative Currencies Threaten Traditional Banking?
King Solomon’s proverbs invite us to think about what money really means – wisdom, prudence and respect for God are more important than material goods. Today, the rise of digital alternative...
Is Gold a Prudent Investment Today?
In his many proverbs about what’s important in life, King Solomon reminds us that wisdom and prudence rank far above worldly riches, silver and gold. Today, too, as the price of gold continues to...