Saving for retirement? Israel introduces new benefits for pensions

Amid discussions surrounding budget deficits and the state of Israel’s war against Hamas, most people may not have noticed some important announcements regarding pensions. The Israel Tax Authority has recently introduced several new benefits for anyone saving for retirement. Firstly, the deposit limit for savings, particularly for pensions, has been increased by 3.34%. This means […]

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Israeli reservist forced to sell business as reserve duty continues

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Gal Anav, an Israeli soldier currently serving in Gaza for nearly 100 days, has been forced to announce the liquidation of his business due to the financial strain caused by his long reserve duty. Anav, who was called up on October 7 as part of the ongoing conflict between […]

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Millionaire reveals how the rich see money: A way to make more money

American millionaire known as Taylor Money, on TikTok as @taylor_money_, shed light on a fundamental difference in how the wealthy perceive money and manage their finances compared to the general population. According to him, the rich do not focus on acquiring flashy possessions or indulging in extravagant expenses. Instead, they view money as a […]

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Lessons from Exodus: Patience is the key to financial success

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” John Quincy Adams In this week’s Torah portion, Vaera, we read about events that lead up to the exodus from Egypt. Speaking about where this portion fits in the broader story of the Exodus, Rav Aharon Lichtenstein z”l explained,“ At […]

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Time to invest in Israel, says former US treasury secretary Mnuchin

Foreign investors should have confidence in investing in Israel today, even amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, former US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday. Mnuchin came to Israel on a business trip for the first time since the October 7 massacre with his business partner, former US ambassador David Friedman. […]

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What is Stan Store? – Good Financial Cents®

Initially, when my wife introduced me to Stan.Store, I wasn’t impressed. It seemed illogical to pay $30 a month for software that just offered a basic sales page, especially without any integrated email service provider. This was a stark contrast to my experience with platforms like ConvertKit, where I’m currently paying over $600 a month. […]

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What is Systeme.io + how it works + my review (January 2024)

Systeme.io has emerged as a versatile tool in the digital marketing landscape, often met with initial skepticism due to its bold claim of being an all-encompassing, free platform. This skepticism is not uncommon; many assume that a free, all-in-one software solution might compromise on quality. However, as experienced firsthand, Systeme.io defies these expectations, offering robust […]

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Hamas’s blood-soaked billions: How does the terror group stay rich?

There are 3,194 billionaires worldwide. Some on the list are well known, such as Elon Musk (Tesla), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), and Mark Zuckerburg (Facebook/Meta). But some names on the list arouse puzzlement, disgust, and fury, such as Musa Abu Marzouk ($2.3 billion) and Khaled Mashaal ($2.6 billion). Marzouk, senior Hamas leader, was named by […]

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S&P raises Israel Aerospace Industries’ int’l credit rating to A-

The S&P Maalot credit rating agency announced on Thursday that it is raising IAI’s international rating to A-, as the company “continues to achieve strong operating results, and its backlog of orders has reached a record 21 billion US dollars.” Their announcement further added that “the company’s rate of output remains almost unaffected by […]

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Iran, Russia to trade in local currencies instead of US dollar

Iran and Russia have finalized an agreement to trade in their local currencies instead of the US dollar, Iran’s state media reported on Wednesday. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between the governors of the two countries’ central banks in Russia, it said. Both Iran and Russia are subject to US sanctions. “Banks and […]

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