The concept of chessed or loving kindness is very prevalent in Jewish communities in Israel and around the world. Helping our children to succeed can be considered the highest level
Asset allocation and diversification are two of the most important keys to the long-term growth of your investment portfolio, forming the basis of your stable yet profitable financial strategy. The
Cliches are trite because they are true! And that ‘no pain no gain’ that applies to exercise, can apply equally to your finances. Although not everyone reading this article has
If you recall, last month’s article focused on the first of two of my pet financial peeves: saving for your future. In that article I addressed the widespread phenomenon of
Year-end financial planning is a highly recommended activity – so then why is it ignored by most people? Choosing the path of least resistance, it’s much easier for people to
Have you ever considered how similar health and wealth issues are? Health and wealth are alike in countless ways – from the methods used to achieve and maintain them, to
Let’s face it – most people hate thinking or talking about insurance. When an insurance agent tries to convince us to buy or expand a policy, and bases his points
You may not have started to feel it yet, but the world’s economy has started to slow down and it’s going to affect many of us in the months and
English-speaking olim have had a tremendously positive impact on the Israeli economy. From influencing the business culture, to working and investing in hi-tech and entrepreneurial ventures, it’s hard not to
The stories keep recurring. Fraud, bankruptcy, lost assets, legal proceedings, attempts to recover lost or stolen assets. If the loss of ordinary people’s hard-earned assets was uncommon, I wouldn’t be
OK, take your pick – some people choose to blissfully ignore their money, while others overly rely on a single investment; others pay too much attention to popular media and
by Debbie Sassen, Financial Planner, Labinsky Financial and Licensed Investment Advisor (US) I recently presented a seminar with this title to a group of more than 20 women in Jerusalem.
