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Does your home fit into your financial plan?

  Apartment, villa, penthouse … the options are endless. And so are the sayings … a man’s home is his castle, there’s no place like home, home sweet home …

Double your money – the surefire way

Admit it – did you start reading this article because you thought it would show you how to make your fortune? Who hasn’t been tempted by the thought of being

Taking control of your business

When someone takes the plunge and starts their business, they are generally motivated by the desire to develop their own idea, or driven by their creativity or artistic talent. And

Does money really grow on trees

Someone recently asked me “how do you come up with so many varied topics to write about”? “It isn’t easy” I retorted. While one can be creative and find many

They’re never too young to learn

Not so long ago two of my children, aged six and eight, went shopping for candy in the local store. Money safely stored in pockets, they made their way through

Financial Education 101

Let’s play a word association game. If I say ‘education’ the chances are that your immediate thoughts will be along the lines of ‘school, university, degree, or further education’. However,

Grab that opportunity!

The Jewish calendar in all its wisdom offers many varied opportunities throughout the year. If, for example, Pesach focuses our thoughts on freedom, and Chanukah offers an enlightening experience in

Strong dollar and getting stronger??

Ever noticed how the average holders of foreign currencies tend to clutch on to their dollars, pounds or francs as they rise in value against the shekel NIS), and only

A Tale of Two Retirements

Unfortunately retirement planning is one of those things that just can’t be put off until you are retired and have sufficient time to address the issue! And even more unfortunately,

Helping our grown children financially – lifesaver or crutch?

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

Real Estate Investing in Israel

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

No Pain No Gain!

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