Business/Finance

Donald Trump, world-famous billionaire businessman, has officially endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video posted to YouTube.

Computer and software giant Apple has begun searching for office space for its first technology development center outside of Cupertino, California - in Israel.

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution proposed by Israel that establishes entrepreneurship as a critical development tool for countries around the world.

When I discuss college planning strategies with clients, I typically focus on how to afford these steep tuition costs.

Although the environments in which Yosef finds himself are radically different, upon closer inspection, he plays a similar role in each of these situations.

Sadly, there is no combination that is more dangerous to your nest egg than overconfidence mixed with a lack of experience.

This is the place to be if you want to broaden your horizons and make inroads in the Anglo-Israeli business world and beyond.

Technically, stocks have unlimited upside. That’s why they may be the best vehicle for long-term investors who need their money to outpace inflation over that long period.

While you seem less enthusiastic about your son’s plans, your in-laws may be ecstatic about the idea. They may be more than willing to pick up the tab.

If there is one lesson that we can learn from this, it is that no matter the degree of our success, all of our accomplishments come from one source: on high.

I don’t oppose lavish vacations. In fact, as long as someone is living within their means, saving for their future, and giving to tzedakah, they should be able to go on the most extravagant and over the top vacation that they want.

There is a tendency for investors to find, and pile into, the hot investment du jour... When things go south, having an overly concentrated position in any one area of the market can be devastating.

The rule of thumb is to have three to six months’ worth of expense money in your account as a cushion in case a need arises.

Over three dozen exhibitors showcased their business and/or services.

The Supervisor of Banks revealed Israel's highest and lowest-charging banks.

Each cast and crew member is to be commended not just for staging a series of performances every night the week before finals, but for carving out time in their busy lives and heavy dual curriculum to learn their lines, create the scenery, practice, etc.

No matter how challenging the environment, there is always reason for hope and items for which to be grateful. This is true for life as well as investing.

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.

The social pressures that come with living in a tight knit community or having a close group of friends may be some of the most difficult money challenges to overcome.

The shekel strengthened against the dollar and euro in trading after the Rosh Hashana holiday. Tel Aviv’s foreign currency exchange market was closed Monday and Tuesday for the Jewish New Year.

This week I’ve decided to compile some popular rules of thumb to share with readers and offer my own thoughts on the relevance of each rule. Keep in mind that it’s OK if your personal situation doesn’t alight exactly with every rule.

Many congregants feel the costs to daven in shul are unwelcome or unnecessary. Their frustrations are valid. A frum lifestyle is expensive, and shelling out more money is a challenge for many.

An industrial partnership between Chinese auto manufacturer Chery and the Israel Corporation – Qoros Auto Company – has manufactured its first automobile for market, the upscale compact sedan Qoros GQ3.

Candidate: Do you socialize with colleagues outside work? Interviewer: No way. Did you not see them?

It’s tempting for clients to want their fees to be the lowest possible. However, working with someone just because their fees undercut the competition may be shortsighted.

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.

East Asia-Japan, China, Vietnam- is a very promising new market for Israeli food products

The biggest stumbling block for many investors is themselves. The tendency for people to get in their own way is usually what prevents folks from achieving success in the markets.

Annuities have a bad reputation, and rightfully so. In my opinion, they are a jungle of high fees, moving parts, and lack of transparency. In short, they are not usually the best choice.

As the secular year draws to a close, it’s a great opportunity to review not just our contributions to our family, community and workplaces, but to evaluate our spiritual performance and consider our spiritual legacy.