Book Recommendation: Why We Make Mistakes? Joseph HallinanThe human brain evolved over millions of years to provide answers to a number of fairly simple problems: If you are reading this article, then the three problems above likely no longer really concern you. In their place other problems have arisen, such as whether to... Read more »
How is my new refrigerator teaching me that the stock market will always go up (on average)?We recently purchased a new refrigerator. When placing the order, I also requested the removal of the old refrigerator. When the movers arrived, they looked at the old refrigerator, decided it was larger than the new one, and therefore they were entitled to an additional charge. This was completely absurd. Part of the reason for the replacement… Read more »
What did I learn from the Israel-Iran war?On the day of the ceasefire, I saw a request to come donate blood. Since I have O blood type, I am in demand for donations. It's not often that a person gets to lie on their back in the middle of the day and reflect. On the Magen David Adom (MDA) bed, I thought about the main points… Read more »
Western Galilee College Future Leadership ConferenceI had the great privilege of speaking at the Western Galilee College Leadership Conference. When I speak, I also enjoy listening to other speakers. Listening to an article read in machine voices (by the way, challenging professions): I really enjoy talking to young people. This is the stage... Read more »
Cancellation of liberty inhibitorsIn the days between the holiday of freedom and Independence Day, I will write a few articles about things I believe should be released to progress economically and personally – canceling the inhibitors of freedom. Many people talk about financial freedom, economic liberty, passive income, etc. In the same way… Read more »
Buy or rent – final decision or not so muchKan 11 has begun airing the series "Under the Bulb" with Shaul Amsterdamski. The first episode dealt with the question of whether it's better to buy or rent an apartment. I recommend watching it, even though I have many criticisms of the content. In general,... Read more »
Things I learned in the operating roomLast week my daughter, 17, had surgery. Everything is fine now, thank God. Today's plan included waking up at four in the morning. Leaving the house at five and arriving at Assuta Ramat Hachayal at six. At my wife's insistence, I secretly drank my coffee in the office before leaving because... Read more »
Why does the Consumer Price Index seem "fake" to us?Why does it sometimes seem to us that the Consumer Price Index is falsifying Read more »
How much should a flight cost?Economists are often accused of thinking about money/profit and so on, and not about people. Another claim is that economics is a (relatively) simple science and that anyone with common sense understands it (or, alternatively, that economics isn't a science at all...). Read more »
Stock market drops, uncertainty, and your electricity billIn early August, we saw some slight movement in the US stock market. I am deliberately calling it slight movement, even though people who transferred their money to SP500 trackers, for example, sometimes saw tens or hundreds of thousands of shekels drop from their balances, and that is definitely not... Read more »
What to do now? Number twoA few days ago, I received an email that moved me. From someone who, before asking a question, reminded me of a broadcast I did at the beginning of the war, and he said it helped him through a difficult point in his life when he not only suffered like me from the massacre event itself, the videos, the worries, etc... Read more »
We will always have BarryIn October 2023, a few days after the Simchat Torah massacre, Professor Yuval Albashan published the article 'We Will Always Have Beer Sheva." I read a small excerpt from the article on the special broadcast I did about the war and things to do and not to do economically and in general. The recording of that broadcast... Read more »
How do we proceed from here?11/10/2023 – Two days after the Simchat Torah massacre. What I think should be done, what should not be done during this challenging time, and greetings from the Oct. 1973 snows. Introduction Before the holiday, I published an interview I did with my parents about the war… Read more »
What did I learn from the light rail bench in Gush DanLast Friday, I rode the light rail on its first day of operation. My daughters attend high school in Tel Aviv and for two years, they've taken the bus an hour and a half each way every day. On the train, the travel time will be slightly less than half that time (I measured). In the article… Read more »
Four things I learned at my dentistIn recent months, it has become clear that I need to undergo a dental healing process. During the hours I've spent on the road to the clinic and in the dentist's chair, I've thought about a few things that I believe could be beneficial. Dr. Keren Aharoni, my dentist… Read more »
Question from the audience – sentiments or money and health?It's sad to hear you have to deal with things like this from people who were supposed to be a sort of father figure. Nevertheless, what I wouldn't do is try to force myself into a place where I'm not wanted. Right now, you have... Read more »
Where to learn to be independent – managing a businessWhat do you need to learn to be a successful business owner Read more »
7 Lessons from the Collapse of American BanksAfter Silicon Valley Bank and another bank collapsed, and a third bank is in potential collapse, we can already learn a few things about economics, banking, and life, which is, of course, the most important lesson. In this article, I've written seven lessons that I believe can be learned from the collapse... Read more »
Four Insights from the 2023 Eilat Mortgage Advisors ConferenceInsights from the 2023 Eilat Conference of the Mortgage Consultants Association Read more »
In Israel, people pay a lot of taxes, is that true?Special article for November 29th. Every article or post I write is agreed upon by some people and naturally disagreed upon by others. There is one type of post that I occasionally publish on social media that gains... Read more »
What am I thinking about when I think about runningAt the end of October, there was a night race in Tel Aviv that takes place every year over ten kilometers. I registered for the race about six months ago, after much deliberation, because ten kilometers seemed beyond my capabilities. In the end... Read more »
Should I buy an apartment now?Many people ask me if it's advisable to buy an apartment now. In this article, I have tried to provide a clear answer | on forecasts, forecasters, media, and making economic decisions Read more »
The operation was successful and citizens are paying dearly: economic plans that do not lower housing pricesThe war on real estate investors is driving up housing prices and the cost of living. Rent control or public housing will not improve the situation. How can we deal with rising housing and rent prices? A review of various economic plans in Israel and around the world – and their implications. Read more »
The law to cancel (part of) the indexation will cost you dearlyThis week, July 2022, the Finance Committee approved advancing the proposal for changes to the Apartment Sale Law. In this article, I will review the approved changes and explain why the impact will likely be the opposite of what the general public believes. Limiting linkage to the construction input index on… Read more »
Things I learned from past heroesEconomic insights on decision-making following a tour of the Golan Heights and the Yom Kippur War Read more »
The Scoundrel as a Tool for Mind ControlHow can our attention be diverted by using one villain or another, and what can we do about it? Read more »
Juju – Handle the routine, not the emergencyFocus on routine and not on emergencies, even though many times we seemingly "want" to get to the problem. Read more »
Three economic and personal insights about bicyclesThree economic insights from riding a bicycle: the magic of the obvious that it's a shame to miss; pay attention to the distinction between the essential and the trivial; leave the wilderness untouched. And yes, it's related to economics. Read more »
Three important things for your successWant to see the scenery in Jerusalem too? At the end of the article, there is a video in which I talk about the content of this article. A few days ago, I was at a meeting to sign a mortgage with a nice family in Jerusalem, at the Talpiot branch of Bank Hapoalim. I chose… Read more »
What should the Bank of Israel do to lower mortgage prices?What the Bank of Israel should do in the mortgage market versus what it actually does Read more »
Ascetics spend moreWhy put aside and save from today for the future, and do those who choose to live at a lower standard of living and invest regularly really live ascetically, or are they actually spending more? Read more »
In your opinion, is money poison?Do you treat money like poison? If so, you won't have much of it. Read more »
Things I would add and remove from the curriculumWhy I think statistics should be added to the curriculum and mathematics removed. What other subjects should be added or removed from the curriculum Read more »
Is it right to distribute money (Corona grant) to all citizens?At times, it seems that discussions about what's happening in the country, no matter the topic, are a kind of debate between fans of one basketball team and fans of another basketball team. Let's say I'm a fan of Maccabi Tel Aviv and happy every time Aroesti passes... Read more »
Oil - Is it worth buying?Should you invest in oil, and what should you do at all before making any financial investment? In this article, I will review the different options for investing in oil and why even if the price goes up tenfold, you are not guaranteed to profit. Read more »
Insights for Business Success: Asta SoupMy insights from the personal and economic development conference in Nice, France Read more »
Business Success Insights: Tony RobbinsTony Robbins is one of the greatest business and personal development mentors working today. He lectures to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide every year. In Israel, Robbins appeared before 8,000 people at the Yad Eliyahu arena in Tel Aviv. First, it was amazing in my eyes to see... Read more »
New Year's resolutionsFestive Rosh Hashanah article – setting goals and achieving them in the new year. An article for anyone who subscribed to a gym and stopped going before the subscription ended, or anyone who (again) set a goal for the new year and didn't meet it… Read more »
Towards the next electionWithin four years at the latest, there will be elections in Israel. This time, because there were elections twice in the same year, the elections ended up being in the middle of our annual vacation – ten days in a tent at the Jordan River Park with a group of people who share a common interest in education... Read more »
Three things that will help our children succeed in lifeThree things we can do to help our children succeed in life Read more »
It's worth having an economist plan servicesWhy should an economist be involved in public building planning Read more »
Credit Data LawNew! You can hear me read the article. Write your opinion in the comments below. About a month ago, in April 2019, the amendment to the Credit Data Law came into effect. I immediately saw a variety of articles in the press about the damage the law would cause to you, the weak, and in general... Read more »
Here are some good things about Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz:* **Infrastructure Development:** During his tenure, there has been significant investment and progress in infrastructure development, particularly in road and rail networks. This includes expanding highways, building new train lines, and improving public transportation accessibility. * **Yisrael Katz's role in the Netanyahu governments:** He has held the position of Minister of Transportation for extended periods across multiple Netanyahu-led governments, indicating a level of trust and continuity in his role. * **Focus on Public Transportation:** Katz has often emphasized the importance of public transportation and has overseen initiatives aimed at improving its efficiency and reach. * **Technological Advancements:** His ministry has been involved in introducing and promoting technological advancements in transportation, such as smart traffic systems and enhanced public transport apps.I know this won’t be one of my most popular articles. Human nature tends to focus more on the negative than on the positive. If a seller on eBay has 981 good reviews, many buyers will go straight to the 21 bad reviews. That’s… Read more »
Open letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Uri Ariel, regarding the intention to sell shrink-wrapped cucumbersOpen Letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Uri Ariel Read more »
Things I learned in Athens about interest and timeAthens is a very exciting city in my opinion. Jerusalem is the city where I see the symbol of the traditional side of our lives. Athens is where our Western way of life was established. It's no coincidence that the Greek letter sigma symbolizes "total" in mathematics,... Read more »
The Shadow and Your City – A Festive Article for SukkotThe sukkah as a creator of shade in the desert, connected in my mind to a debate a few weeks ago that has since passed, and will likely return again with the municipal elections and then be forgotten. Do you remember the debate about Yehudit Bridge in Tel Aviv? A pedestrian bridge that is supposed to... Read more »
Mortgage Plan 90% FinancingOn the Treasury's proposal for a mortgage with ninety percent financing. Why will it harm young couples it was supposed to help Read more »
Did the Treasury lose it?In the article published today on YNET, I had trouble understanding if the reporter, editor, or Treasury spokespeople had completely lost their minds. Such a flood of conflicting data made me think they combined articles from different years into one. If that's not the case... Read more »
The bank will educate our children.From the beginning of the 20th century until the 1980s, tobacco companies were the largest investors in cancer research. These studies yielded important findings on toxins and cancer-causing behaviors. For the avoidance of doubt, these were not biased studies… Read more »
Books I have readHere are some books I recommend for anyone who wants to advance financially. Of course, there are many more, but these are the ones that jumped out from my shelf. Read more »
Technologies I usePeople are asking me for recommendations for tech products I use to manage my business: email marketing systems, webinars, efficiency, and information security. So here they are: Read more »