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Israel's economy improving but uncertainty remains high - Central Bank Gov.

The Bank of Israel left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% in its 8th straight such decision

06/01/2025

'Risks and Returns': How the king of bankruptcy, Wilbur Ross Jr., got to the top

Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life explains how the king of bankruptcy Wilbur Ross Jr. got to the top and stayed there.

By JOSEPH SCUTTS
05/01/2025

Israel's 'trapped profits’ amendment is a double tax trap

Your Taxes: The article is intended for anyone in business or invested in a business or real estate venture.

By LEON HARRIS
04/01/2025
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends Israel Hayom's security conference in Jerusalem, December

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange moves to Monday to Friday trading

Friday's trading, however, would end at 2 p.m. so that Shabbat is still observed.

A MAN carries trays of sufganiyot in honor of the first day of Hanukkah, on Wednesday in Mahane Yehu

Using Hanukkah gelt as an educational tool for kids

We need to fight against this prevailing culture of fiscal irresponsibility and teach our children the proper role of money.

By AARON KATSMAN
30/12/2024
(L-R) National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Coalition leaders Smotrich, Ben-Gvir clash over Yamam pay raise amid broader budget feud

Wednesday's scuffle continues a public spat between the two over Ben-Gvir's dissatisfaction with his ministry’s expected 2025 budget.

25/12/2024
 Bitcoin surpasses silver in market capitalization

A conversation with Brock Pierce: Cryptocurrency pioneer, philanthropist, and friend of Israel

Whether it be attending the March of the Living, meeting Holocaust survivors, or defending Israel, Brock Pierce has shown time and again his commitment to his friends in the Jewish community.

By JOSEPH SCUTTS
16/12/2024

‘Knowledge is power’: Financial Facebook group for olim hits 40,000 members

Nefesh B’Nefesh, the one-stop resource shop for olim, refers queries about finances and budgeting in Israel to the Living Financially Smarter in Israel Facebook group.

By AMALIA HESS
16/12/2024

Israel's GDP grows 3.8% in Q3, CPI dropped 0.4% - CBS

Since the beginning of the year, the CPI and the CPI not including energy each increased by 3.5%

16/12/2024

Bank Leumi speaks your language: Stop translating – start banking!

Bank Leumi is leading the service revolution for English speakers.

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