Personal Finance

Discover six practical financial habits to organize your personal budget for the New Year, from planning ahead and cutting subscriptions to building savings.

The cost of children's birthday parties in Israel ranges from 1,500 NIS for home celebrations to over 30,000 NIS for high-end teen events. Guest count and venue selection remain the primary drivers of overall expenses.

Until recently, buying a home was the cornerstone of the American Dream for young people, but soaring housing prices have forced a shift in strategy. Instead of mortgages, Gen Z is increasingly turning to trading apps and long-term investments in stocks and pension accounts, while delaying family milestones and living with parents to build capital.

There is no single amount that suits everyone, but there are factors that will help you find a balance between liquidity, security, and yield.

23-year-old Ofek Geva has worked from a young age in his family's confectionery in Ashkelon, and invested everything he saved at age 18 in the stock market. It ended in a painful loss. After studying the field during his military service, he returned to invest with clear rules: long holding period and high risk.

Financial experts call it "frugality that has become cool again," and this time it involves a series of small habits that are supposed to change your financial picture over time. But what is really behind the trend, and why is it catching on right now?

Credit cards are often seen as a tool for expense control, but the "fixed charge" feature hides an expensive revolving credit. Here is why installments and deferred payments are economically disadvantageous.