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Israel

Financial Tips For New Olim, Part 1

by Aaron Katsman on August 26, 2010

As the euphoria of your Aliyah starts to wane and reality starts to sink in, you need to get yourself settled not just socially but financially as well. Here are a few tips that will make your financial Aliyah a bit smoother.

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Did Teva’s Plunge Sink Your Portfolio?

by Aaron Katsman on August 25, 2010

If one had to create a poster boy for an Israeli stock, hands down Teva Pharmaceuticals would get the nod. Teva is the world’s biggest generic drug manufacturer

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Investing in Israel: It’s Not Just About Real Estate

by Aaron Katsman on April 8, 2010

With many foreign investors worried about the potential of a real estate bubble occurring in Israel, I have been asked by many tourists here for Passover about other investment alternatives available to gain exposure to the strong Israeli economy.

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Israeli Banks Purge American Accounts

by Aaron Katsman on April 6, 2010

As the Obama administration continues to turn over every stone in search of revenue, Americans that have investment accounts with Israeli banks, have been asked to close their accounts.

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Making It on an Israeli Salary

by Aaron Katsman on March 28, 2010

We are thinking of making Aliyah in two to three years and we want to know how we can make ends meet, let alone save for retirement, on an Israeli salary

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3 Tips for a Financially Smooth Aliyah

by Aaron Katsman on February 28, 2010

For the first time since the 6 day war, there actually appears to be a buzz about making Aliyah. The last 5-6 years have seen a continual- year on year- surge in numbers of both actual olim, and those who attend Aliyah informational events in both North America and the UK.

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2 Ways For Olim to Protect Against a Falling Dollar

by Aaron Katsman on January 24, 2010

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.

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Should Your Investments Make Aliyah With You?

by Aaron Katsman on January 21, 2010

When it comes to making the big move to Israel – a common dilemma is whether your assets accompany you as well?

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Investing in Israel

by Aaron Katsman on December 30, 2009

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 [...]

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Retiring in Israel

by Aaron Katsman on December 29, 2009

Perhaps you’ve worked all your life while dreaming of spending your retirement years Israel, relaxing and enjoying the fruits of your labors. Careful planning can prevent a rude awakening from that dream once you have retired.

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