Finance

Why Americans save for retirement but put off writing a will

While retirement savings often build automatically, many Americans delay writing a will or granting financial authority, leaving important decisions about their assets unresolved.

Americans save for retirement but often overlook wills and essential estate planning.
Insurance agent.

Insurance Report: 17,000 inquiries annually, NIS 21.5m. returned to the public

Exterior view of the new JPMorgan Chase global headquarters building at 270 Park Avenue on November 13, 2025 in New York City.

JPMorgan Chase Bank subsidiary discriminated against conservative customers, US investigation finds

‘NOAH’S ARK on Mount Ararat’ (1570) by Flemish painter Simon de Myle.

Your Investments: Building your Ark before retirement’s storm


Approval granted for the transfer of NIS 1.1 billion for the rehabilitation of southern communities

A week after the explosion in the Finance Committee, the budget was approved unanimously. Hanoch Milwidsky explained the delay as an attempt to obtain reports and assist businesses in the North.

Hanoch Milwidsky

Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments

The system, known as MuniBox, will allow residents of Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Jerusalem to pay for most municipal services and taxes via a mobile app.

Digital Payment.

A breakthrough in the Slice affair: Investors will be able to choose how to receive their money

More than two years after the disappearance of approximately NIS 850 million, a first agreement has been signed with the funds marketed through Finbert.

Illustration: A first agreement has been signed with the funds marketed through Finbert

After supermarkets and mobile services: Rami Levy is entering a new and surprising field

Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing CEO says prices are affected by regulation and costs, and reveals plans to enter a new sector soon.

Rami Levy store.

The move that could bring billions to Israel: Energy giant moves closer

ExxonMobil is in talks with Energean to explore gas and oil in Israel as part of a new tender, boosting supply, competition and state revenue.

Offshore gas field.

Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions trigger fresh surge in oil prices

Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions send oil prices higher and rattle global financial markets.

Bank Hapoalim launches digital banking platform for children

Poalim Junior is designed for children aged 8 and up, allowing parents to load money, monitor purchases, and introduce children to basic financial habits.

Bank Hapoalim launches Poalim Junior, a new digital banking platform for children aged 8 and up.

How much will the Torah Students Law cost?

Amidst discussions on the government's betrayal of youth sent to the battlefield, the economic aspect is nearly forgotten: The Torah Students Law is bound to cause immense damage.

PM Netanyahu and MKs Goldknopf and Gafni during the vote on the Basic Law: Torah Study

Interest rate drama: The news for mortgage takers – and Smotrich's unusual attack on the governor

The finance minister harshly attacked the "minimal" interest rate reduction, in his words, to 3.5%, and revealed that he pressured for an aggressive cut.

Prof. Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel

"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect

Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.

Taylor Swift