Category: Finance

Rich people in poor places want to show off their wealth. And their less affluent counterparts feel pressure to fake it, at least in public. Nobody wants the stigma of being thought poor. – Virginia Postrel Postrel’s quote has a basis in this week’s Torah portion. As an aside, for better or for worse, I […]

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel has just published a report on how to improve the regulation of the Israeli accounting profession. The undated report was prepared by the Public Expert Committee for Regulating the Israeli Accounting Profession. The Institute of CPAs report follows an accounting scandal in Australia in which a global […]

In a remarkable feat of financial prowess, a 28-year-old individual has shattered traditional notions of wealth accumulation. By strategically harnessing the power of multiple income streams, this trailblazer has managed to generate an astounding $189,000 a year while working fewer than 4 days a week. As the rest of us marvel at their achievements, it’s […]

Need to earn money within a day or a few hours? Maybe you need to fill up your gas tank so you can get to work, or perhaps you have bills that need to be paid before your next check comes in. Here are our 21 quick and proven ways to earn money fast. Need […]

“How do you want to pay for it?” I had recently returned from Iraq and my wife and I were hunting for a couch for our new home. We found one that was on sale we both thought it was perfect. Okay, it was a red couch and she thought it was perfect. I, personally, […]

The world economy is in a difficult place but it is not destined to stay there, World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Monday. The World Bank last month cut its 2024 forecast for global economic growth to 2.4% from 2.7% earlier, citing global monetary tightening. “The fact is that the world economy is in […]

Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June delivered a surprising outcome as it remained unchanged, contrary to the expected rise of 0.2%-0.3%. CPI is commonly used as an indicator of inflation, and this development reinforces the notion that recent efforts by the Bank of Israel to ease the country’s inflation are paying off, at least […]

Thousands of people are embracing the exciting journey of aliyah (immigrating to Israel) and even amidst their enthusiasm, one burning question remains: Can you lead a comfortable life as a single person in Tel Aviv in 2023? Well, the answer has finally arrived, courtesy of TikToker @marcreator_, whose latest viral video has garnered over 375,000 […]

Across emerging markets, millions of informal workers are joining gig ​work ​platforms in sectors like ride-hailing, deliveries, and home, personal, and office services. Amidst welcome scrutiny on their working conditions, gig platforms will likely become a significant source of earnings for low-income segments globally.  Workers joining platforms in emerging markets are stepping into digitized, formal […]

Israel on Tuesday put its postal service on the block after completing a recovery and financial stabilization process and formulating a strategic plan for the coming years. The state’s privatization agency said it would sell 100% of Israel Post Co. to an investor or group of investors. Bids are due by September and the winning […]