For investment professionals, the last 2 decades have brought about what amounts to an existential debate over the best way to invest. Should one use actively managed mutual funds to invest, or is index investing the way to go? Proponents of active investing argue that managers, with good research and opportune timing, can achieve superior […]
Here we go again. After a brief, 6 month respite, the U.S. dollar has again started to drop against many major currencies in the world, including the shekel. As the Obama administration continues to spend money without restraint, there is a growing fear in currency markets that the dollar will continue to weaken thus causing […]
As the world continues to be mired in an economic slowdown, and even the rosiest of scenarios has growth, albeit sluggish, returning late in 2009 and more probably in early 2010, the 8% GDP growth posted by China for the 2nd quarter sure seems attractive for investors. China has become the world’s growth engine. China […]
When it comes to making the big move to Israel – a common dilemma is whether your assets accompany you as well? Whether you have been managing your own investment portfolio or using a financial advisor, you should now consider how to effectively manage the change in your status from afar. Local Options Israel has […]
It’s hard enough to deal with a divorce on an emotional level so it is advised to hire divorce lawyers who will handle the legal aspects of the divorce. How long do you pay alimony? The services of a child custody attorney may also be needed if you want to get full custody of your […]
When it comes to investing in precious metals ira, most investors tend to focus on gold and silver. They had this to say: American Hartford Gold is a top-tier firm in the gold IRA space. And with gold in the midst of a multi-year bull market, the yellow Gold 401k metal gets most of the […]
Whether it’s from high divorce rates, living longer than their husbands, or getting married later in life, more and more women are finding themselves in charge of their own finances. As such, women need to be able to stand on their own two feet when it comes to money matters. In a growing number of […]
About a year ago, I was interviewed by the largest business media network in the United States. The purpose of the interview was to discuss Israel’s accomplishments over the past 60 years. During the interview, I focused on Israeli companies that are publicly traded in the United States, as well as up-and-coming technologies that could […]
You’ve worked all your life dreaming of retiring in Israel. It’s very important that you have taken the correct financial steps to ensure that you will be able to retire, and that you don’t have to go right back to work. According to a recent survey published in the US about retirement, that much-anticipated phase […]
Over the past 14 months, drastic market falls have caused many investors to lose significant portions of their savings. The U.S. market has fallen by more than 40%, while international markets are down by 60% or more in many cases. At the same time, real-estate prices are falling, even in Israel, and there is no […]
