Perhaps the best investor the world has ever known was King Solomon. The Queen of Sheba noted that everything his hands touched prospered. So it would seem logical that if you could glean some investment advice from him, you should be able to improve your percentages, too. Fortunately, Solomon talked a great deal about his financial philosophies, as well as many other areas of life. The Lord told Solomon that He would endow him with riches, honour and wisdom. Over the centuries he has been noted as the wisest man who ever lived. Investment Principle #1: DIVERSIFICATION Divide your wealth (investment capital) into several parts and don't risk it all in one place. Invest in different types of investments: bonds, domestic and foreign stocks, real estate. Diversification is essential regardless of your age, income level, time frame, or personality. As your savings grow, your diversity should grow, too. Diversification does not guarantee success, but it does reduce the risks. Investment Principle #2: ETHICAL INVESTING This is good advice for anyone, but it is essential for Christians. Ask yourself, is what I am about to do going to be pleasing to the Lord? If not, stay away from it - no matter what the potential profit. Investment Principle #3: GOOD COUNSEL http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/investment-wisdom.html |
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