One of King Solomon’s most important pieces of advice for living a prosperous life is to maintain a good reputation that isn’t sullied by liars and cheats. Today, with a constant stream of news...
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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...
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...
Lending Changes May Mean Prosperity for 2014
“Wisdom hath built herself a house,” says King Solomon in his often-quoted Proverbs 9:1, and as we’ve noted in this space before, the wise king’s words serve as a reminder of the connection between...
The Reluctant Landlord: Turning a Home Into a Rental
King Solomon’s proverbs stress again and again the valor of houses – and their connection to wisdom. But today, economic conditions and an iffy employment picture are convincing some homeowners that...
Vintage Homes Draw Investing Dollars
In the Proverbs of King Solemn, old age represented the crowing glory of a life well lived and blessed by God, the result of wisdom and just dealings with others. Today, too, some things get better...
Do Nuisance Laws Punish the Wrong People?
King Solomon tells us that to live a blessed and prosperous life, it’s essential to keep away from those who do wrong and unjust things. “My son, “ he says in Proverbs 1:11, “If sinners shall entice...
Can Tighter Lending Standards Strangle the Stimulus?
In Solomon’s Proverbs, and throughout the Bible, houses represent security, safety, prosperity and more. Fast-forward to today, and a house is part of the traditional “American Dream.” The Federal...
5 Ways to Find Good Tenants
King Solomon’s ageless advice to combine prudence with wisdom makes sense for anyone making financial decisions today. And in the current hot rental market, the investor/landlord creating an income...
Take the Tour, Meet the Experts in Austin
One of King Solomon’s key pieces of advice for prosperous living was to seek knowledge from the wise and experienced – a recommendation that’s just as valid today. And this September, participants...