Which is More Important: Steady Income or Potential Growth?
How much of your retirement portfolio should be invested in bonds? High-quality bonds can help reduce portfolio volatility and provide incom...
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4-Minute Money Ideas
The “4 Minute Money Ideas” audio article is based on weekly articles that Douglas Goldstein, CFP® writes in “The Jerusalem Post.” In easy-to-understand language, Doug explains retirement pla...
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20 of 329 episodesMoving From Bond Funds to CDs for Steady, Reliable Income
You know that "safe" bond fund in your retirement account? It might not be as safe as you think. Bond funds can lose value when interest rat...
Should Retirees Diversify Globally to Protect Their Savings?
Are you putting too many of your investment eggs in one basket without even realizing it? Many retirees and investors naturally stick with w...
When Cash Sits Idle in an Israeli Bank: What Americans in Israel Often Miss
Got dollars parked in an Israeli bank collecting dust and barely any interest? You might be losing thousands a year without even realizing i...
Are You Guilty of this Portfolio Management Mistake?
What if your investment portfolio is full of stocks you wouldn't buy today? Too many investors hang on to investments simply because they in...
Technology Holdings Jumped Sharply. Should You Rebalance or Stay the Course?
Your portfolio might be out of balance right now and you don't even know it. When one sector takes off, it can quietly crowd out everything...
How a Russian Nuclear Attack Could Destroy the World Economy
What happens to your investments if the world takes a turn for the worse? It's a question many people think about but rarely ask out loud ....
Why Inherited Wealth Doesn't Fix Financial Worry... And What Does
You got the inheritance. You invested wisely. You've got no debt. So why are you still up at night worrying about money? Turns out, a big ba...
3 Financial Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
Most investors don't lose money because they pick the wrong investments… they lose momentum because they stop paying attention. Your financi...
Market Volatility Has You Worried? Why Long-Term Investing Still Looks Good
The market's going crazy, the headlines are screaming, and your gut says, "Get out now!" But what does the data actually say? Spoiler: Sitti...
The Best Dividend There Is
What's the best dividend you'll ever receive? It might not be a stock, a bond, or a growing investment account. It might be a grandchild. Th...
When a Wire Request Triggers Alarm Bells
Your U.S. bank processed a fraudulent wire and then closed YOUR account? Yep, it happens. Americans living in Israel face unique risks when...
Did You Get Bad News About Your US Brokerage Account
Imagine inheriting an I-R-A and then getting a letter that says your brokerage firm can't keep your account because you live overseas. It so...
When Mutual Funds Trigger Unexpected Tax Bills for Americans in Israel
You did not sell . You did not withdraw. So why is there a capital gains tax bill sitting on your kitchen table? Mutual funds have a sneaky...
Was Your Brokerage Account Restricted Due to Your Address
Think using your brother's address in California will keep your U.S. brokerage account safe while you're living overseas? Think again. Major...
Earning More in Retirement Than While Working? Your Financial Plan May Need Updating
You worked hard, saved smart, and finally made it to retirement. But what happens when your retirement income is actually higher than what y...
Read This If You Own - or Want to Buy - an Index Fund
Ever bought an S&P 500 index fund thinking you owned an equal piece of 500 companies? Not so fast. The biggest names like Apple, Microsoft,...
Forced Early Retirement in Israel? Why Cross-Border Planning Can't Wait
Your U.S. employer just decided your remote work setup from Israel is a compliance headache. Now what? You thought you had a few more years...
Top 4.5 on an Insured Deposit How
Are safe investments actually worth it when inflation is still hanging around? And can you earn meaningful interest without taking big marke...
Can a Trust Protect Your Children Without Causing Conflict?
Most parents want to leave behind a blessing, not a family argument. But what happens when a trust that's meant to protect your children end...