King Solomon’s views on the importance of knowledge and wisdom, and the wise counsel that provides those things, weave throughout the entire Book of Proverbs – and his words hold truth for every...
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Reverse Mortgages: A Prosperity Plan that Can Backfire
For King Solomon, the later years are a time to reap the rewards of a long prosperous life and enjoy the blessings of God. “Old age is the crown of dignity,” he says in Proverbs 16:31,” when it is...
New Rule Rewards Prudent Borrowers
As King Solomon says again and again in his Proverbs, prudence and responsible living according to the will of God leads to prosperity. “Get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence,”...
Why the Loan Slowdown?
King Solomon, that wise and wealthy monarch, advised the rich to deal fairly and kindly with the “little guy.” “He that showeth mercy to the poor shall be blessed,” he says in Proverbs 14:21....
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: an Uncertain Future?
King Solomon advocates prudence in all things, and that includes patience and discernment about decisions. “Substance got in haste shall be diminished,“ he tells us in Proverbs 13:11, and that’s a...
When Planning to Grow Wealth – Listening to King Solomon Helps
Wisdom can help you build wealth, and if it comes from King Solomon, it is going to be even better. It cannot be denied that King Solomon was one of God’s favorites and one of the richest men of all...
Lenders May Forgive Foreclosures
King Solomon’s world was very different from today’s. But his advice on living a life blessed by God through wisdom, prudence and dealing justly with others is timeless. And even though credit...
Do Big Lenders Lack Mercy and Truth?
King Solomon’s Proverbs remind us that honesty and fairness are keys to living a life blessed by God. “Let not mercy and truth leave thee,” the king says in Proverbs 3:3. “Write them in the tables...
“Streamlined Modification” – Justice for Struggling Borrowers
Along with wisdom and prudence, the great King Solomon prized justice and equity – treating the less fortunate with compassion and dealing fairly with others. “The strength of the upright t is the...
Wise Counsel Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
In proverb after proverb, King Solomon tells us that wisdom is to be sought after as gold or silver. To do that, wisdom seekers need to acquire knowledge, seek out wise counsel and accept...