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Your Taxes: How Israel taxes SAFE investments in hi-tech startups

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:17:39 GMT

Israel’s tax rules can keep SAFE investment discounts untaxed, but startups and investors must meet strict conditions on equity, discounts, transfers and share sales.

Your Investments: Giving should be part of your financial plan, not an afterthought

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:15:24 GMT

Many people want to give more but never budget for it. Treating tzedakah as a fixed expense can turn good intentions into lasting generosity and better financial habits.

July spending record: Daily average reached NIS 1.771 Billion

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Shva data for July points to a 5.8% surge in charge card spending compared to last year, reaching NIS 54.857 billion. Meanwhile, cash withdrawals from ATMs climbed to a record NIS 6.057 billion.

Strong tech earnings lift major US indices

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TRADINGVIEW — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:26:41 GMT

Strong AI-driven earnings from Amazon and Microsoft boost investor confidence, pushing major US stock indices closer to record highs.

Palo Alto Networks starts trading on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's top indices with NIS 800m. move

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:10:36 GMT

The cybersecurity giant's addition to the TA-35 and TA-125 is expected to generate NIS 800 million in ETF demand and deepen its Israeli presence here.

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank enters waste disposal sector with NIS 99M investment

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:25:00 GMT

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank continues non-banking investments, allocating NIS 99M to a firm operating in waste collection, sorting, and landfill operation.

Study: How donors can improve humanitarian aid for women

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:25:00 GMT

A SID-Israel study found donor demands shape women’s aid programs more than policies. A new toolkit seeks to change this through a project honoring Vivian Silver.

Michael J Sacks on the connection between business growth and community investment

BY IN COOPERATION WITH SPREAD KINDNESS — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:09:11 GMT

How Michael J. Sacks built a career around long-term investment strategies, strategic leadership, and a commitment to creating lasting value beyond financial returns.

Tel Aviv among world’s most expensive for employers, least lucrative for employees

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:35:00 GMT

Study comparing employment costs across 13 US, European, and Israeli cities finds Tel Aviv ranking second only to San San Francisco.

How much does August cost for a family with three children?

BY ELI COHEN — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:05:00 GMT

In a regular school month, child-related expenses reach about NIS 8,600; in August, they can climb to roughly NIS 17,300.

Ministry of Education reveals new mandatory subject: Financial education

BY AVICHAY CHAIM — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Hundreds of teachers have already been trained to teach the subject, which will provide 9th and 10th grade students with practical tools for financial management, investments, and workers' rights.

Considering withdrawing your pension? It's probably the worst decision you'll make

BY SHIRAZ ELIYAHU, GUEST COLUMN — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:40:00 GMT

Financial pressure is causing masses of Israelis to tap into their savings, but the future damage could be irreversible. The Capital Market Authority is trying to save you from yourself.

Israel jumps to second place globally in Big Mac Index

BY WALLA! MONEY — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:20:00 GMT

According to the updated Big Mac Index by The Economist, Israel has climbed to second place in the world for the price of a Big Mac meal ($7.67), trailing only Switzerland.

Your Investments: Good luck doesn't mean you made good decisions

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:11:51 GMT

When it comes to investing, you may hit it big on an investment or two. Over time, however, your luck will almost certainly run out.

Your Taxes: What new olim need to know about Israel's tax exemption

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:11:28 GMT

This article discusses what the Knesset enacted, what the Israeli Tax Authority is now saying, and what you can do about it.

Why prediction markets are the fastest-growing grey zone in global finance

BY IN COOPERATION WITH GIORGI JIKIA — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:04:14 GMT

Prediction markets are booming worldwide, but unclear regulations raise concerns about market integrity, insider information, and security risks.

Just after presenting record profits: Another giant fires thousands of employees

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:20:00 GMT

Visa announced it will cut about 2,600 jobs, primarily in its technology and product departments, in a move aimed at boosting efficiency and redirecting resources toward growth areas, including AI.

Millennials are changing the rules: Most donors in Israel are young

BY ADV. ORI BEN SHLOMO, GUEST COLUMNIST — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:35:00 GMT

According to a giving report by JGive, millennials no longer view donating as a one-time event, but as an integral part of their financial conduct.

NIS 75M on the way to our pockets: The offset that will affect electricity bills

BY YOAV ETIEL — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A court victory for Noga: It will be allowed to immediately offset NIS 75M from PSP due to the shutdown of a pumped-storage facility. The good news: The money will go straight to the consumers.

Trap of the summer break: Parents face summer with no available vacation days

BY LIAT RON — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The gap between the education system and the labor market strikes the middle class again: A new survey by AllJobs reveals the true cost of summer.

Innovation Authority launches NIS 1 billion solution for companies hit by shekel-dollar crisis

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:34:22 GMT

The fund aims to provide a financial hand for technology startups and early-stage projects whose runway to operate the company has been hit because of the strong shekel.

Your Investments: Financial independence starts with work, not wishful thinking

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:03:47 GMT

Follow the process of living within your means, saving and investing, and being good stewards with whatever money you have merited, and you can achieve financial independence.

Your Taxes: Can AI tax agents replace human experience in the tax field?

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:02:14 GMT

No AI agent knows the unpublished positions of Israeli tax officials – accountants find these out on the job or in tax audit meetings.

Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story

BY MATAN SHITRIT AND IN COLLABORATION WITH PHOENIX FINANCIAL — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:41:48 GMT

The State of Israel sits at the center of the geopolitical turbulence, yet precisely at this juncture many of its macro indicators look better than those of quite a few countries far removed from it.

Israel’s crypto market set for major overhaul with stricter regulations

BY DOR OFFIR — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:20:00 GMT

The Capital Market Authority’s new rules will impose higher capital requirements, tighter custody controls and restrictions on how crypto service providers manage customer assets.

AI payroll blunder: 85% of payroll accountants upload payslips to public AI systems

BY DANIEL COHEN — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:20:00 GMT

A new survey found that while AI is rapidly transforming payroll operations, many payroll accountants are exposing highly sensitive salary data by uploading payslips to unsecured AI platforms.

Lack of experience, mistakes cost private home builders billions in unnecessary expenses

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:20:00 GMT

Around 20% of Israelis building private homes are estimated to lose billions of shekels due to costly mistakes, as a new podcast seeks to provide guidance throughout the construction process.

Insurance companies pay policyholders to receive medical care at home instead of ERs

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:50:00 GMT

Israeli insurance firms encourage home-based medical services through financial incentives, reducing costs while easing hospital stress, officials say.

Bitcoin tops $66K on regulatory optimism and ETF inflows

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TRADINGVIEW — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:36:22 GMT

Bitcoin climbs to a one-month high as investors weigh progress on US crypto regulation, renewed ETF inflows and the outlook for interest rates.

Israeli exports hit all-time high of $169B despite boycotts

BY WALLA! MONEY — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Official Economy Ministry figures show Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion over the past year, surpassing both forecasts and the previous record set in 2022.