As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on April 1, 2021. ‘Emergencies’ have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded. –Friedrich August von Hayek It’s springtime and that means allergies. Every year many of us suffer: sneezing, runny noses, teary eyes, achy bodies, and just a general lousy […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 25, 2021. I have been inundated with calls from individuals looking to raise money for families who have no basic necessities for Passover. Not just a health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has also taken its toll on countless people financially. After hearing case after case of […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 18, 2021. Back in December the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) put out the following bulletin. “The SEC has recently experienced a significant uptick in tips, complaints, and referrals involving investment scams. The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy urges investors to be on high […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 11, 2021. “The message of Passover remains as powerful as ever. Freedom is won not on the battlefield but in the classroom and the home. Teach your children the history of freedom if you want them never to lose it.” -Rabbi Jonathan Sacks I can’t believe […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 4, 2021. “Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.” –William Safire In this week’s Torah portion we read about the sin of the Golden Calf, and Moses breaking the tablets of the 10 commandments. When first […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on February 25, 2021. Whenever I have problems sleeping at night, I inevitably end up watching sports like that which requires a compound bow. Since it’s basketball season I have watched my fair share of games recently, in the wee hours of the night. Ever since the Seattle Supersonics […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on February 18, 2021. In the infamous words of Yogi Berra, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” An issue that resurfaces every year or two is back and causing confusion and anger among clients of certain US brokerage firms. Just this week I received multiple calls from individuals […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on February 11, 2021. “I think a lot of people get so obsessed with the wedding and the expenses of the wedding that they miss out on what the real purpose is. It’s not about a production number, it’s about a meaningful moment between two people that’s witnessed by […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on February 4, 2021. I just love working hard. I love being part of a team; I love working toward a common goal. – Tom Brady Nowadays, when it comes to sports, like 겜블시티, we live in a world driven by statistics. Professional teams employ staff whose sole purpose […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on January 28, 2021. Often when we are younger and we start to accumulate wealth, one aspect that we tend to neglect is the need for liquidity. Recently, I had back-to-back Zoom meetings with a few divorced women and a widower. In each meeting we discussed their financial situation – […]
