Financial Planning Strategies

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

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.

|ByAARON KATSMAN
Money bills
The tradition of “Mazel Tov” and the belief in luck and fate continue to accompany Jewish life from its ancient roots to the modern world.

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

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.

|ByAARON KATSMAN
10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year

10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year

A practical guide for those who are tired of financial naivety and want to regain control of their bank account.

|ByWALLA! MONEY
BNEI AKIVA youth movement members dance with a Torah scroll at the Western Wall on Jerusalem Day, on May 20, 1974.

Your Investments: Financial freedom and Jerusalem unification

Seeing tens of thousands of our youth celebrating something of substance, in the era of social media and smartphones, is very moving.

|ByAARON KATSMAN

Avoid falling into a financial pit: Israel's personal economic crisis - opinion

Do not wait for a letter from the Law Enforcement Authority or a situation where you cannot withdraw money from the ATM. The warning signs are there; pay attention to them and act.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByMATAN VARTMAN
RESERVE SOLDIERS arrive at their base in southern Israel ahead of the IDF entry into Gaza City in early September. This is about people serving in reserve duty for months on end and losing their business or being laid off and families whose savings evaporated, says the writer.

Israel's Tax Authority lost a major showdown. Here's what happened

YOUR TAXES: US, Canadian and UK donors, and their heirs, may want to check out the potential estate tax planning possibilities arising from this case.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024ByLEON HARRIS
US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market

Explore our comprehensive guide to stock market investing for beginners. Learn essential tips, strategies, and insights to confidently start your investment journey

JANUARY 25, 2024ByJULIAN MONROE