Seeing Beyond the Next Hill
Better financial decisions start with a broader perspective. Learn how to look beyond today’s pressures and plan for the financial milestones ahead.
The Retirement Planning Decision That Could Save You Hundreds of Thousands of Shekels
By Ariel Gold Most people spend decades saving for retirement. They carefully build their pension, invest for the future, and think about how to earn the maximum before they stop working. When we review retirement plans for our clients, we review government pensions including Bituach Leumi and Social Security pensions, which are usually tax free, […]
When a Broken Deal Becomes a Billion-Dollar Blessing
By Ariel Gold The Deal That Looked Too Good to Miss In February 2022, Intel signed a $5.4 billion agreement to acquire Tower Semiconductor, a small, highly specialized Israeli semiconductor manufacturer based in Migdal HaEmek. At the time, it looked like a fantastic deal. Intel offered about 60% more than Tower’s market value, giving shareholders a chance […]
The Aliyah math just changed – update potential olim now!
For years I have been asked the same questions by professionals who dream of making Aliyah. “What happens to my income once I’m in Israel? What salary can I expect, and how much will I actually come home with after taxes?” Israel’s tax structure has long made the move feel difficult, from a financial perspective. […]
Living with Contradictions: Financial Resilience in Times of Crisis
Two weeks plus into this latest war, I debated whether to write an article re-emphasizing a number of critical financial planning issues in times of crisis, or instead, forging a new, more optimistic idea in the event that this war would come to an abrupt end like the 12-day war last June. With no clear […]
The Currency Conundrum
Why gradual conversion and currency diversification can help olim sleep better at night. While everyone that I meet with has their unique circumstances, historical background and perspectives, there are certain commonalities that repeat themselves, especially with Olim who make Aliyah in retirement. When I sit with retirees in my office, they are financially secure on […]
Overall Satisfaction 9.37/10 and NPS of +77: Inside Our 2025 Client Survey
Our 2025 Client Satisfaction Survey: Transparency, Feedback, and Continuous Improvement At Labinsky Financial, we believe trust is built not only through long-term results, but also through openness and accountability. As part of that commitment, we conducted a 2025 Asset Management Client Satisfaction Survey to better understand how our clients experience our services and where we […]
Waking up when the party is over
Why did ordinary, non-professional investors suddenly flood into the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) in the second half of 2025? Because by then, the headlines were irresistible. The TASE 125 index had surged an eye-catching 24% in the first half of the year as foreign investors poured billions into Israeli equities. By year-end, the index […]
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Would you believe me if I told you that I have one small financial insight that can lead you to consistently greater happiness? It’s really true. I want to share what I believe is the most significant financial advice and mindset that, if you are able to implement, can lead you and your family to […]
When the perfect is the enemy of the good
I can confidently say that the overwhelming majority of all the thousands of people I have advised over the decades agree that checking their bills and credit card statements for errors is the correct thing to do. I can also, in the same breath, confirm that most people do not manage to check their bills, […]