Deposit

Money market funds yielded about 4% in the last year; the expected forward yield is about 3.25%. How to choose between funds, why it is important to check management fees, and what is better - a money market fund or a shekel deposit?

The Bank of Israel interest rate stands at 3.5%, deposits and money market funds still provide a decent return, but many mortgages cost 5% or more; on 200,000 shekels, the gap can reach thousands of shekels per year - and there are also considerations of tax, early repayment fees, and liquidity.

A woman from Georgia booked an appointment with a hairdresser and paid a $50 deposit, but the appointment was cancelled at the last minute citing a family emergency - and the money was not refunded. At the time scheduled for the appointment, she found the hairdresser sitting with friends at a restaurant, documented the confrontation, and ordered food and a shot of tequila on her tab.

Mining company Osisko Gold has surprised the market with new drilling results in the Proserpine area of Canada, located just kilometers from its flagship project. The data reveal immense regional potential and the possibility of significantly expanding the company's operations.