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Restoring a Treasured Tradition
May 26, 2024
Vacations! Vacations? Vacations. Different emotions and feelings come with the word “vacation.” For some…
Financial Advice from the Torah for Special Occasion…
May 09, 2024
We all know how important it is to live within our means, but when special events come up, things can be…
Don't Be Greedy
Mar 02, 2024
“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live” ( Proverbs 15:27). How…
Amazing Financial Facts
Dec 16, 2023
Have you ever wondered what percentage of Americans can cover unexpected expenses of $500-$1,000 from their…
Shopper's Secrets
Oct 09, 2023
Sticker shock!! It seems that every time you walk into a supermarket or a retail store, you see that the…
The Tomorrow Trap
Aug 31, 2023
Are you a procrastinator? You are not alone. In one study, 90 percent of individuals procrastinated on at…
FQs for Kids
Aug 13, 2023
When I was a teenager, the educators of my day believed that your IQ, or your Intelligent Quotient, was the…
Little Things Do Count
Aug 03, 2023
Twenty-five years ago my wife and I, together with our two teenagers, visited New York City for the first…
If You Are Super Broke - Weddings
Jul 21, 2023
If you have a small budget and are planning on getting married -- or just planning to invest a lot of money…
Don't be Sorry, Save 2
Jun 30, 2023
For those caught in betrayal, the new trend is for them to appear on television and, as sincerely as…
Love and Money Part 2
May 29, 2023
In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were…
Love and Money Part 1
May 28, 2023
We have heard Frank Sinatra croon this romantic ballad—“Love and marriage, love and marriage go together like…
A Tip for the Super Broke
Sep 05, 2022
While we may often look for the most economical way to pay for big expenses, it is often the less obvious…
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Top 10 Things to do at the Sea of Galilee – Part 1
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Kidron Valley Adventure - City of David, Ancient Jerusalem
Tour guides escort the viewer on a short visit to ancient burial sites in the Kidron…
Powerful Lessons from Chanukah for Us
Powerful Lessons from Chanukah for Us. Sermon by Messianic Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky.
Shavuot - A Festival of First Fruits
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8 Questions to Ask Before Opening an Online Bank Account
Are you frustrated with the low yields that your local bank is giving you on your account balances? Many Americans are. They are tired of…
Don't be Sorry - Save
For those caught in betrayal, the new trend is for them to appear on television and, as sincerely as possible, express sorrow for their…
Budgets Don't Count - Or Do They?
How many times have you said to yourself: I just don't know where all my money goes or I can't seem to make ends meet when it comes to my…
Ensuring Marital Bliss
After a century of marital bliss, the world's longest romance appears to be over for a pair of Galapagos giant tortoises. According to the…
Go for the Goal
You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary.
Buying a House
A house is by far the largest purchase most individuals will ever make in their life, so it should warrant an equivalent amount of thought…
Be Wary of - Get Cash in a Flash
Life has a way of occasionally throwing you and your family a curve and you suddenly discoveryou and your loved ones are strapped for cash.…
Bargains!!! Bargains!?!
It's on Sale!!!! So we better stock up on this item as much as we can before this "great" deal runs out right!?! While that maybe the…
The Eighth Wonder
The Greeks believed there were seven wonders of the ancient world. Unfortunately, only one of those original wonders still exists, the…
Saving Power
If you are not careful it can be very easy for the electric bill to get more expensive than you had planned.
Thrifty Lady
Okay ladies how can we save money on stuff? Guys don't have as many options in the clothing department; menswear basically consists of…
Saving with Seeds
Groceries can be very expensive, even more so if you often lean toward buying fresh organic produce.
Shoppers Unite
Did you know that shopping is a science? At least it is to the modern business retailer who not only employs salespersons and clerks, but…
Timing is Everything
A few years ago, a friend of mind retired after his retirement plan was fully vested.
When to Borrow Money
If you listen to the TV and radio advertisements you would think you can and should borrow money for just about anything. Credit card…
Outside the Box Finances
A number of years ago I read a delightful story about a highway traffic problem in which an 18-wheeler truck became stuck under an…
Emotion Based Debt
We need to understand our relationship with money and buying habits to discover any hidden issues that may need improvement.
Live Like the Rich
At some point in your life, I'm sure you have said to yourself, "I wish I was really wealthy," or "I would like to live like a…
Credit Card Quiz
For the first time in a number of years, the American Congress has recently passed new reforms for credit cards under the Credit Card Act…
What is an Excellent Credit Score?
Just a few years ago, credit seemed so easy to obtain. You're credit score didn't seem to be that relevant as almost anyone could get a…
Developing a Saver's Attitude
The strikes at both the American and the world economy keep coming. According to the February 2013 issue of The Week magazine, 44 percent…
Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car
Before you head out the door to buy that car you’ve had your eye on, take a few steps back and ask yourself a few questions:o How are you…
Are You Ready to be 100?
Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling…
7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This…
5 reasons buying local is a good idea...
Slash Your Grocery Bill
If you are like the majority of shoppers, you are feeling the shock of higher grocery prices. You stop at your local supermarket for a…
Planning for a Successful Retirement
Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy and wise." With a little…
The Basic Steps for Building a Budget
A great way to start living a frugal life is to plan for it. And when it comes to finances, the most important plan is a budget. Setting up…
Identity Theft: A Modern Epidemic
While waiting in line at my bank, I accidently dropped a credit card on the table we were slowly circling. The card rested there for a few…
Digging Out of Debt
Adjectives give 'flavor and taste' to the plain old English noun. However, the descriptive character of an adjective can often go from…
Teaching Your Children About Money
Teaching children the value of money and financial responsibility is one of the most practical and important lessons children can learn.…
Easy Gain Easy Loss
If you want financial advice the wise King Solomon once said this, “Money that comes easily disappears quickly, but money that is gathered…
Broke But Not Broken
I needed some money for food and stuff. I looked into my "impressive" checking account into which my pay gets automatically deposited and…
Oh No! It's Not Taxes Again!
Well, tax time is here again and it strikes fear in the hearts of many Americans.
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Thrifty Lady
Okay ladies how can we save money on stuff? Guys don't have as many options in the clothing department; menswear basically consists of…
A Tip for the Super Broke
While we may often look for the most economical way to pay for big expenses, it is often the less obvious little purchases that end up…
Shoppers Unite
Did you know that shopping is a science? At least it is to the modern business retailer who not only employs salespersons and clerks, but…
Don’t Get Scammed
It is unbelievable what some thieves are up to. We just have to chuckle at the number of strange and weird heists that happen around the…
Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car
Before you head out the door to buy that car you’ve had your eye on, take a few steps back and ask yourself a few questions:o How are you…
Can Debt Be Immoral?
A growing number of financial educators and economists are concerned that the number one debt problem in our country is student loans.
Don't Let Pleasure Make You Poor
The wise Jewish King Solomon offered some good counsel. “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be…
The Eighth Wonder
The Greeks believed there were seven wonders of the ancient world. Unfortunately, only one of those original wonders still exists, the…
If You Are Super Broke - Weddings
If you have a small budget and are planning on getting married -- or just planning to invest a lot of money in something practical like a…
Slash Your Grocery Bill
If you are like the majority of shoppers, you are feeling the shock of higher grocery prices. You stop at your local supermarket for a…
Be Wary of - Get Cash in a Flash
Life has a way of occasionally throwing you and your family a curve and you suddenly discoveryou and your loved ones are strapped for cash.…
Planning for a Successful Retirement
Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy and wise." With a little…
Don't be Sorry - Save
For those caught in betrayal, the new trend is for them to appear on television and, as sincerely as possible, express sorrow for their…
Buying a House
A house is by far the largest purchase most individuals will ever make in their life, so it should warrant an equivalent amount of thought…
Little Things Do Count
Twenty-five years ago my wife and I, together with our two teenagers, visited New York City for the first time. It was quite an eye-opener…
Love and Money Part 2
In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were Susie Saver, Sammy Spender, and…
8 Questions to Ask Before Opening an Online Bank Account
Are you frustrated with the low yields that your local bank is giving you on your account balances? Many Americans are. They are tired of…
Shopper's Secrets
Sticker shock!! It seems that every time you walk into a supermarket or a retail store, you see that the prices of everyday items are not…
Go for the Goal
You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary.
Don't Be Greedy
“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live” ( Proverbs 15:27). How do these words of wisdom apply…
7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This…
5 reasons buying local is a good idea...
Bargains!!! Bargains!?!
It's on Sale!!!! So we better stock up on this item as much as we can before this "great" deal runs out right!?! While that maybe the…
Financial Advice from the Torah for Special Occasion…
We all know how important it is to live within our means, but when special events come up, things can be really stressful. Often on special…
Are You Ready to be 100?
Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling…
Budgets Don't Count - Or Do They?
How many times have you said to yourself: I just don't know where all my money goes or I can't seem to make ends meet when it comes to my…
When to Borrow Money
If you listen to the TV and radio advertisements you would think you can and should borrow money for just about anything. Credit card…
Identity Theft: A Modern Epidemic
While waiting in line at my bank, I accidently dropped a credit card on the table we were slowly circling. The card rested there for a few…
Ensuring Marital Bliss
After a century of marital bliss, the world's longest romance appears to be over for a pair of Galapagos giant tortoises. According to the…
Jeff and Barbara
Jeff and Barbara met and fell in love. Both were native New Yorkers.
Live Like the Rich
At some point in your life, I'm sure you have said to yourself, "I wish I was really wealthy," or "I would like to live like a…
