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About 1.3 million families receive child benefits for approximately 3.2 million children, with the state depositing 58 shekels per month into each child's savings fund. While 28% of children in Israel live below the poverty line, studies indicate that reducing benefits has encouraged labor market participation while having a limited impact on birth rates.

A credit deal looks like just another way to spread out a purchase, but in practice, it is an interest-bearing loan. At an average interest rate of about 13.2%, a purchase of 20,000 shekels can reach more than 24,300 shekels when spread over three years. The difference between "installments" and "credit" can be worth thousands of shekels.

The largest crypto giant in Eastern and Central Europe has been experiencing dramatic upheavals in recent years. The legendary CEO, nicknamed the "Crypto King," was likely murdered, leaving many questions. The person who replaced him has also disappeared, and it is claimed that he fled to Israel.

The esteemed chef is parting ways with the culinary institution he founded 12 years ago. Shmueli sold his full holdings to his partners from the Kolber family for millions of shekels. The separation was amicable and without conflict. The chef will continue to lead the "Maarava" complex and is planning a new project.

An analysis by the Ministry of Finance, presented during discussions on the conscription of yeshiva students, reveals vast disparities in state subsidy eligibility among Israeli citizens. The ministry recommends canceling after-school program subsidies for Haredi draft dodgers starting in the upcoming school year.

The Iranian blockade and Houthi threats have shifted cargo transport from sea routes to land routes through Jordan. Staffing shortages and reduced operating hours at the Jordan River Crossing are causing significant delays. Imports for companies like Sugat and ICL are being stalled, threatening consumer prices. The Israel Airports Authority attributes the congestion to current security...

The south was a key region for 10/90 and 20/80 financing campaigns, allowing buyers to enter the market with low initial capital. As large payments fall due, the combination of high interest rates, repayment capacity issues, and eroding apartment prices in some projects is forcing a recalculation. In the Beersheba area, the cancellation rate for 2023 deals approached 7%, significantly higher than...

A used car aged 2 to 4 years usually enjoys an economic advantage because a large part of the significant depreciation has already occurred. Here is an analysis of the pros and cons of buying a new car, a used one, or opting for a lease.

The beauty chain Glam42 is launching Sephora products in Israel under a temporary sales agreement. A Channel 12 News investigation reveals price gaps of up to 33% compared to international markets.

An investment apartment can provide rent and appreciation, but requires high capital, maintenance, and taxation. Investing in a stock portfolio provides liquidity and good returns over time, but taxation on profits is higher.

The law divides repairs between the tenant and the landlord according to two tests, and sets 30 days for a regular malfunction and three days for an urgent defect. A contractual clause that attempts to extend these periods is invalid.

The most common mistake in rental negotiations is to start from what the tenant "feels" the apartment is worth or what the landlord "wants to get." The market works better with comparisons.

The share of the prime rate track in mortgages has almost doubled within a year, while the public is moving away from CPI-linked tracks. The choice reflects an expectation for continued interest rate cuts in Israel, but the global picture has changed: long-term bond yields are climbing, markets in the USA and Europe are pricing in the possibility of rate hikes, and further cuts by the Bank of...

A third of Israeli spending abroad is dedicated to shopping and retail. Japan leads in average expenditure per traveler, while Thailand remains the most popular destination and a leader in cash usage.

The amendment to the law is intended to increase transparency and reduce disputes. While the full law takes effect in eight months, the obligation to retain existing recordings applies immediately.

The Chinese e-commerce giant is offering discounts of up to 80% on a wide range of school and office supplies. The company claims it will reduce average delivery times to 14 days and has lowered the minimum threshold for free shipping from 169 to 139 shekels.

Yad2 data shows that in Jerusalem's Beit HaKerem and Tel Aviv's Sarona, rental prices rose by double-digit percentages over the past year, significantly outpacing the 4.4% national average. Increases for three-room apartments were sharper than for four-room units, though some Tel Aviv neighborhoods saw price declines.

Purchase tax, lawyer fees, brokerage, appraisal, renovation, and moving add 155,000–185,000 shekels above the contract price, and for an additional apartment, the tax alone reaches 200,000 shekels.

An average historical return of 10.3% versus a 3% interest rate creates a huge gap, but a whole decade in history ended in the negative.

Oman, once a leading candidate to join the Abraham Accords, has stopped accepting goods destined for Israel at its ports. The situation is further complicated by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The average monthly expenditure of a household in Israel is 18,088 shekels, but a family with two children in the center can exceed 25 thousand.

25.4 billion shekels have already been accumulated in the "Savings for Every Child" program, and the cumulative profit has reached 3.85 billion. However, 37% of parents forgo doubling the monthly deposit, and almost half do not bother to choose an investment track. The most worrying figure: 80% of children who received a default track are the second child or later in the family. And banks? 98,119...

The 20% tax bracket has been expanded from 16,150 to 19,000 shekels per month, and the 31% bracket up to 25,100 shekels, a change resulting in monthly savings of up to 420 shekels.

A family from Herzliya claimed they received the backyard in an agreed-upon division between neighbors. The Inspector of Land Registration in Netanya did not accept the story and ruled that they must dismantle a fence, paving, and a gate, and remove cameras and floodlights - within two months and at their own expense.

In every decade, there is one action that has more impact than the rest, and one decision that becomes impossible if you wait. A practical guide by life stage, including the 2.1 million shekel difference between a saver who started at 25 and one who started at 35.

Coming soon to us? The new law that went into effect in France determines that companies cannot call you without explicit prior consent. While the existing database in Israel is porous, in France, a private individual who makes a violating call may face a fine of up to $87,000, while companies that violate the guidelines could be fined up to $435,000 per call.

The price per square meter in secondary market transactions in the neighborhood stands at approximately 21,700 NIS, a 5% decrease over the past year, as a wave of 'Mehir Lemishtaken' apartments hits the market.

A new study analyzes hundreds of transactions in Ahuza and Neve Sha'anan. High-demand neighborhoods in Haifa have maintained an upward trend, even as other parts of the real estate market are cooling down. Dr. Asaf Gastfreund: "The national picture hides variations between neighborhoods."

At 21, another year in the career service can buy professional experience; at 25, one must weigh studies and benefits against a career starting to build outside; at 35, children, a mortgage, and a spouse's career enter the equation; and approaching retirement, the pension and rights you have accumulated change the calculation again. How do you know if the advantages of the career service are still...

The payment schedule, index linkage, entry date, securities, and liability for defects vary between the two transactions; a new apartment provides legal protections but includes uncertainty and future costs, while second-hand allows viewing the property and requires careful verification of rights and the seller.

The return forecast for training funds in July is approximately -0.5% for the general track and -0.9% for the stock track. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 track is expected to rise by about 2.4% due to the strengthening of the dollar. We analyze fund performance and the significant tax advantages of this savings instrument.

Nitzan Kidar terminated her contract in 2015, yet HOT kept her registered as a subscriber until 2024. Following an inquiry by mako, the company canceled the debt claim.

Private kindergartens crossing the 10,000-shekel threshold, strollers priced like a used car, and the long-deflated “million shekels” myth: raising children in Israel in 2026 is an economic task that squeezes the middle class. A look at the numbers behind parenting—and why parents struggle to keep their heads above water, from the first diaper to the day of release from IDF service.

Ten property owners in Hod HaSharon face a 2,583,840 shekel betterment levy demand after an initial assessment was found to be erroneous.

Holiday pay is a right often overlooked by hourly and daily workers. We explain who is eligible, the seniority and attendance requirements, and how to verify your pay slip to ensure you receive what you are owed.

Former Mossad chief Dadi Barnea has been appointed chairman of the American company ONDS. Experts estimate his compensation package to be worth at least $4 million.

The District Committee rejected objections and approved the Inbal company's plan for a mixed-use project to replace 'Beit Amir'. Located on the light rail line, the tower will feature 110 apartments, 114 hotel rooms, and commercial and public spaces.

A letter from the Tax Authority often causes concern, but it does not always indicate a violation. It is essential to remain calm, carefully review the content, check deadlines, and avoid ignoring the request to prevent potential fines.

Food prices have risen by 15% since the government was sworn in. The Minister of Finance has not dismantled any monopolies despite his promises. Benjamin Netanyahu's pledge of free education for children aged zero to three remains unfulfilled, and Israel ranks second only to Switzerland in The Economist's Big Mac index.

Dual listing allows a company's stock to be traded on two or more exchanges simultaneously. We explain how it works, what rights investors retain, and why this strategy benefits both businesses and shareholders.