Jewish Money Matters

B”H Rifka Lebowitz is back on Jewish Money Matters talking about the recently released, newly revised and updated edition of her book Smarter Israeli Banking: the ultimate insider’s guide to banking in Israel. Now for those of you who don’t have Israel on the plans or even who maybe have been there a while and have experience navigating the system, I still think you’ll gain a lot of valuable information. First of all, as Rifka walks us through the different updates in the Israeli banking system you will get a rather positive view of the way the Israeli banking system works. It often gets a bad rap but Rifka and I see a lot of positives in what is often seen as rigidity. So look out for that, as well as, well, we can’t help it… we do geek out about certain things that are pertinent to being smarter with our money, that apply to all of us regardless of where we are in the world. Rifka is a Certified Financial Planner CFP®, author, public speaker, and founder of the 40K member Facebook group, Living Financially Smarter in Israel. She is passionate about helping English speakers understand their finances, feel comfortable with their money, and succeed financially – in Israel. Catch my previous conversations with Rifka Lebowits: Episode 370: Ask Yael: Living, or Preparing to Live, Financially Smarter in Israel with Guest Expert Rifka Lebowitz Episode 167: Rifka Lebowitz, Founder of Living Financially Smarter in Israel     The post 404: Updates in the Israeli Banking System that everyone should know about with Rifka Lebowitz appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H On this episode of Jewish Money Matters, Yael Trusch answers a listener who is considering taking out a loan to pay off a Home Equity Line of Credit and Credit Card Debt. Also, a friend is concerned about a friend who might be missing out on compounded growth? And, is giving tzedakah in cash better than giving it through an online service or app? The post 403: Ask Yael — Is giving tzedakah in cash better than giving it through an online service? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Have you ever been stuck unemployed, or desperate for a career change, and not known who to call? Ghostbusters? Call Schatzy instead. He’s my guest today and he’s one of my favorite people on Linkedin. If you’re there, chances are you know him and love him too: Dovid Schatzkamer, or better known as Schatzy. Reserved and humble by nature, Schatzy is the founder of Parnassa Anchor, a not-for-profit organization providing free recruiting services that connect professionals with positions aligned to their strengths and goals, generating an impressive $3M in salaries annually. How did he come to create this? Schatzy is also a serial entrepreneur. He’s a business coach, a unique one. His special touch? Infusing the entrepreneurial journey with excitement and joy. His playful approach is evident in all aspects of his life, including the high-stakes world of business. In his spare time, Schatzy runs a play therapy practice, serves as Director of Business Development for a Special Education company, helps parents build strong and loving relationships with their children, and somehow still finds time to play the piano and violin, as well as indulge his passion as a gourmet chef. Schatzy’s WhatsApp status updates reach a thousand contacts daily, providing a mix of educational, chessed-oriented, and entertaining content. He is also on his 43rd cycle of study of the Gate of Trust – Shaar HaBitachon and has generously shipped out hundreds of copies at no charge. His mission is summed up in six simple words he often says: “How can I help? Call me.” And for those seeking his wisdom, Schatzy is just a call away at 1-888-Schatzy. The post 402: Up the Fun, Up the Bitachon & Lower the Stress with Dovid Schatzkamer (“Schatzy”) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H On this episode of Jewish Money Matters, Yael Trusch answers a listener who’s concerned about married adult children’s expectations to receive financial support from their parents. How to manage those expectations? Also, a listener is very concerned for her friend who might be missing out on compounded growth by not knowing what the money in her retirement account is invested in – is it invested at all? – in addition to having her five figures cash savings sitting in a plain savings account instead of a higher paying high yield savings account.  The post 401: Ask Yael appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Post Presidential elections in the U.S., I’m in conversation with Yair Klyman, Founder of Klyman Financial. Yair is a Behavioral Financial Advisor and Financial Strategist, who also served in the IDF. How did he get from the IDF to building a business in financial services. A journey with many surprising twists and business lessons – I want you to take notes. An advocate for the Jewish people, Yair is also a huge financial literacy advocate and has made this one of the pillars of his thriving business. What is a values analysis and why is it so important that you do one? What was his upbringing like with money and what lessons did he learn – parents, you’ll want to take notes! Where does his passion for charity work and philanthropy come from? Again, you’ll be surprised. And if you’re wondering what a Trump presidency means for your finances, well Yair has the scoop for us and some practical take-aways. Yair is also the host of the popular podcast Resilient Riches. Check out my appearance there in Episode 44. You can find Yair on IG or Linkedin @yairklyman, or on his website klymanfinancial.com   The post 400: What does a Trump presidency mean for your finances? With Yair Klyman appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Here’s the powerful lesson I learned from intentionally going about this past Tishrei in a completely different way than before. I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to learn it, so this is why I’m sharing it with you. This and a call to action because if you’re anything like me, as a Jew, you’re sick already about the state of affairs in the world (and no, I do not mean because of the elections). The post 399: A confession and lesson: What I finally learned this Tishrei appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This interview highlights so many of the themes and values of this show and my work: family, faith, giving, meaningful work, and making money without sacrificing your values.  My guest, Avital Eusgeld, is a mother and the founder of HiPitched, a boutique branding agency which focuses on strategic thinking and design, creating brands that ensure you are ‘a voice above the noise.’ With firm guardrails around her time (and energy), she’s managing to be present both for her children and her clients. What changed between her Bat Mitzvah – when she declared in front of family and friends that she’d be a stay-at-home-mom, and today? How is she doing it? What lessons did she learn from her industrious and philanthropic parents? Daughter of one of the first female stockbrokers in the London Stock Exchange, how did Avital adapt what was modeled for her, with her increased Jewish observance, in a way that works for her and her family?  Starting from her early career in politics and venture capital, she transitioned into branding with a fearless, can-do attitude that landed her a $100,000 client as her very first project, at the young age of 24! You know I want to know more about that!  A proudly observant Jewish woman, Avital’s story is filled with gems of wisdom about career growth, confidence, and maintaining a strong sense of self in every area of life. So, whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, navigating the world of branding, or balancing personal and professional ambitions, this conversation is for you. Here’s Avital Eusgeld.  Learn more about HiPitched at hipitched.com The post 398: On Ambition and Values with Branding Expert, Avital Eusgeld – Copy appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This interview highlights so many of the themes and values of this show and my work: family, faith, giving, meaningful work, and making money without sacrificing your values.  My guest, Avital Eusgeld, is a mother and the founder of HiPitched, a boutique branding agency which focuses on strategic thinking and design, creating brands that ensure you are ‘a voice above the noise.’ With firm guardrails around her time (and energy), she’s managing to be present both for her children and her clients. What changed between her Bat Mitzvah – when she declared in front of family and friends that she’d be a stay-at-home-mom, and today? How is she doing it? What lessons did she learn from her industrious and philanthropic parents? Daughter of one of the first female stockbrokers in the London Stock Exchange, how did Avital adapt what was modeled for her, with her increased Jewish observance, in a way that works for her and her family?  Starting from her early career in politics and venture capital, she transitioned into branding with a fearless, can-do attitude that landed her a $100,000 client as her very first project, at the young age of 24! You know I want to know more about that!  A proudly observant Jewish woman, Avital’s story is filled with gems of wisdom about career growth, confidence, and maintaining a strong sense of self in every area of life. So, whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, navigating the world of branding, or balancing personal and professional ambitions, this conversation is for you. Here’s Avital Eusgeld.  Learn more about HiPitched at hipitched.com The post 398: On Ambition and Values with Branding Expert, Avital Eusgeld appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Sign up to Yael’s Art of Jewish Giving online course, at yaeltrusch.com/giving In this episode of Jewish Money Matters, Yael addresses an issue about people’s disappointment with G-d because they pledged money last Rosh Hashana and didn’t see 10x materialize in income throughout the year. What is wrong with this approach and how do we correct it? Listeners also ask about tithing or taking maaser on a tax refund, finding a Rav to ask maaser questions, and more. Download the free ez-maaser app at ez-maaser.com. The post 397: Ask Yael: Giving is Not Gambling appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H In this episode, Yael shares a powerful story as a reflection leading up to the holiday of Simchas Torah, and one year since the horrors of October 7th. To read more about the story, get the book Never Again by Abraham Foxman HERE. Get the book Jews & Money: The Story of a Stereotype HERE. The post 396: How will we dance this Simchas Torah? appeared first on Yael Trusch.