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Your Investments: The importance of patience in investing

One of the most underrated virtues in successful investing is patience. It doesn’t make headlines, it doesn’t sell newsletters, and it certainly doesn’t satisfy our natural desire to “do something.”

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A Syrian citizen shows off a new banknote released and distributed by the Central Bank, in the capital Damascus on January 3, 2026.

Qatari company to acquire major stakes in Syrian banks, sources say

Iranians walks past a Bank Ayandeh and Parian, on the first anniversary of the nuclear agreement, in the capital Tehran on Jaunary 14, 2017.

Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ

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'Corporations must take responsibility for the communities they serve'


Credit failures reported throughout Israel, customers asked to pay in cash

Sheba is among Israel’s leading payment firms, managing transactions across credit networks and banks nationwide.

 In this illustration, a Capital One bank debit card is seen during an ATM transaction at a Capital One Cafe location in Santa Monica, California on February 21, 2024.

The strike on Al-Qard al-Hasan bank was a strategic economic blow to Hezbollah - opinion

The “bank” serves hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah operatives and their families, providing them with salaries, loans, and funding for the organization’s ongoing activities.

 Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017.

Hezbollah runs out of money following repeated Israeli strikes - report

The findings reportedly identified Hezbollah's main source of income as coming from the Lebanese banking institution Al-Qard al-Hasan.

 A view shows a damaged site in the aftermath of what security sources said was an Israeli strike on a market, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, October 13, 2024.

Types of businesses for freelancers in Israel: Exempt, licensed, or LLC

Understanding the distinctions between exempt dealers, licensed dealers, and limited liability companies for independent businesses in Israel: A guide for freelancers.

 About the different options in the independent world

New virus alert: Octo malware creates fake bank transactions

Octo malware returns with improved capabilities, hides in legitimate software, and conducts fictitious bank transactions, putting Android users in danger. Stay safe by avoiding unknown sources.

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Buy holiday gifts at Katom Israel on Mizrahi Tefahot Bank

Supporting local businesses, Bank Mizrahi Tefahot urges public to buy holiday gifts at Katom Israel digital complex on their website, featuring diverse products from northern and southern regions.

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Maximize profits: RiseUp's money challenge for Israelis

RiseUp's challenge urges Israelis to switch from checking accounts to profitable savings. Open a Bank of Jerusalem deposit for up to 2 years at 4.3% interest.

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Israel's central bank extends war economic aid package

Residents of the South up to 7 km. are eligible for extended benefits, as opposed to residents up to 30 km. from the border as previously.

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Grapevine: Local language

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION site off Jaffa Road, not far from the city entrance (and opposite where ‘Jerusalem Post’ staff work amid the cacophany).

Navigating getting your money into Israel as a new immigrant

The red flags are best avoided. Cooperation with bank questions is more likely to free up your money than suing the bank.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021