Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home?
Attempting to time your home purchase with the optimal market conditions is like trying to time when to invest in the stock market. In both situations, you will most likely not be successful.
Donald Trump Endorses Netanyahu for PM (Video)
Donald Trump, world-famous billionaire businessman, has officially endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video posted to YouTube.
New Details: J-Biz Expo and Business Conference to Feature Star Presenters and More
These speakers and others will cover the gamut of topics that will help both new and seasoned entrepreneurs find greater success: real estate, marketing, e-commerce, communications, entrepreneurship and more.
Supporting Kollel Kids And Retirement: A Difficult Puzzle To Solve
High-interest debt is a cancer to personal finance. It can quickly grow out of control and become insurmountable. To dig yourself out of your financial hole and begin building wealth, you need to get rid of your loans.
Israeli Pharmaceutical Sales Certified in Europe
The European Parliament has approved a pharmaceutical trade agreement with Israel after two years of attempts by the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign to block the partnership.
The Futile Pursuit Of Perfection: Lessons For Torah Study, Life, & Investing
Sensitivity to taxes can also manifest itself in portfolio construction. Certain investments are more tax efficient than others.
College Is A Financial Decision: Plan Accordingly
College is an investment: Don’t let any admissions officer, friend or family member sway you with less important factors like campus life, extracurricular activities, junior year abroad options, national rankings, how many alumni are Nobel laurates, or the university’s sports team.
The Seder’s Annual Reminder: How To Be More Intentional With Our Finances
The essence of this message is simple. It’s to continue living by the same traditions and values that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Personal Finance & Thanksgiving: There Is Much To Be Thankful For
I am also thankful that we have a well-established system for handling bankruptcy just in case an investor overextends themselves on any speculative investments. Most people deserve a second chance after they learn from their mistakes.
ParkBridge’s Outlook For 2024: Seven Mistakes To Avoid In The New Year
As I say every year, it’s important to keep in mind that these predictions are nothing more than educated guesses, wishful thinking, and marketing.
Parshat Toldot: Financial Planning Lessons To Empower Future Generations And Avoid Family Conflict
In the realm of estate planning, if one son is in kollel and the other son is an investment banker, more money may be needed to support the former. The latter may appreciate a different type of non-financial support to help them achieve their full potential.
Buying New Clothes And Jewelry Before Sukkot
The cornerstone of personal finance is to live within your means. Buying something you can’t afford goes against this dictum and will set you up for financial ruin.
I’m Proud To Be An American Investor
The urban legend is that in honor of Haym Salomon's pivotal contributions the 13 stars, representing the colonies, on the back of the dollar bill were arranged in the shape of the Star of David.
Holy Land of Opportunity: North American Jews Finding Jobs in Israel
Jews across America, in the privacy of their own computer screens, are scanning the internet for job opportunities which will enable them to make the leap toward life in Israel.
My Commencement Address: 7 Ways to Build Your Human Capital
An open letter to recent college graduates.
Mid-Year Financial Checklist
Freeing up cash from unnecessary expenses can give you the flexibility to spend more on areas that are more meaningful for you, like family, vacation, or making necessary home improvements.
The Road Less Traveled
A trip highlight was being able to share Torah and meals with the small Sephardi community in the capital city of San Salvador over Shabbos.
An Estate Tax in Israel?
Is an Estate Tax in Israel in the works? 30 years ago they tried, but it never took off. Will the new socio-political atmosphere make it possible?
Back To The Basics: Using The “Bucket Approach” To Financial Planning
For any reader who made it through this article, congratulations! You now know more about financial planning than the overwhelming majority of your friends and fellow countrymen!
Iran Currency Plummets
Iran’s currency fell a whopping 16 percent on Monday to a record low of 34,500 rials to the dollar, plummeting from 29,500 rials on Sunday.
Seven Ways To Invest In Israel Today Given The War In Gaza
There are also other ways of advocating for Israel. This may include peaceful rallies and writing letters to your local politicians. While it may feel like our elected officials have their own agenda, the reality is they like their jobs and can’t totally ignore their constituents.
Israeli Food Exports Gain Popularity as Economic Ties Expand in East Asia
East Asia-Japan, China, Vietnam- is a very promising new market for Israeli food products
Is My Money Safe In A Bank?
Start-up companies were the bank’s major clients, and they tend to borrow a lot of money. When rates were low, business was easier. When rates climbed, it became much more expensive to run their business and things gradually became more challenging for them.
Walder Foundation Announces $3.6 Million In Israel Emergency Grants
We stand in solidarity with the people of Israel and are focusing our Israel emergency grant-making on mental health and security – areas in which we already fund at the local level and have close partners, said Elizabeth Walder, President and Executive Director of the Walder Foundation.
Answering to a Higher Authority
Forget every business manual out there, Eliezer Gross looks to Hashem for every business decision he needs to make - no matter how big or small.
Paying For A Wedding: When Machatanim Disagree
A caveat on my perspectives. My kids are not yet of marriageable age. My only wedding planning experience comes from my own nuptials. Although beyond showing up with a suit and kittel, and selecting a stellar mesader kedushin, my involvement was modest, and that’s being generous. My opinions, therefore, don’t stem from the details of planning.
Dave Ramsey’s Seven Baby Steps: A Frum Person’s Perspective
For folks who are deep in debt, getting to a $1,000 emergency fund is a big accomplishment.
Affording College: Important Considerations For Every Parent
Any college-bound person should fill out the FAFSA a year prior to matriculation. Remember, your family doesn’t need to have a low income to qualify for assistance.
Affording A Frum Lifestyle: The Benefits Of Relocating
Housing is the obvious example of potential cost-saving by moving. I am always astounded when friends and clients in other parts of the country tell me how much they spend to purchase a new home.
Is College Still A Good Investment?
When I discuss college planning strategies with clients, I typically focus on how to afford these steep tuition costs.
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