Finance

"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect

Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.

Taylor Swift
Bank Hapoalim CEO Yadin Antebi at EY's annual real estate conference

Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference

A banner of US President Donald Trump is seen on the side of the US Department of Labor headquarters building in Washington, DC on June 29, 2026.

Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

The Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich launches NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for high-tech and exporters


Your Taxes: An agreement is an agreement

In Weiss vs Large Enterprises Assessing Officer, the court said the ITA also cannot back out of an agreement with a taxpayer. (The ITA sometimes needs to remember that.)

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Israelis' wealth grows 80% in six years

According to Bank of Israel figures, the Israeli public's portfolio of financial assets was worth a record NIS 7.4 trillion-a growth of NIS 1.1 trillion within a year, and an 80% rise within six year

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.

The systems architect: Omer Menashe, Israeli-born innovator reshaping American venture building

“Omer Menashe builds AI-driven systems that streamline inefficient U.S. industries, especially construction, through scalable financial infrastructure.”

Your Taxes: Israel’s lower mid-market is tempting international M&A buyers

Bargaining factors: Several factors are contributing to what can best be described as a ripening of the market.

Part of an electronic board displaying market data is seen at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Your Investments: Second chances, respect, and newlywed finance

Build a shared plan. That means creating a realistic budget, setting priorities, and agreeing on a strategy for saving and investing.

A marriage proposal.

The rise of customer financing: How flexible payments are reshaping business and consumer behavior

“In that sense, the question is no longer whether to offer flexible payment options—but how effectively they are integrated into the customer experience.”

Divorce and financial security: What Seattle families need to know

Understanding how Washington's family law system works - and how to navigate it strategically - is essential for anyone facing the end of a marriage.

Israeli court uncovers covert Hamas funding network, key figures sentenced

A recent court ruling exposes a covert financial network funneling millions to Hamas via intermediaries in Israel, supporting terrorism in Gaza and the West Bank.

An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

Your Taxes: So you want to acquire an Israeli company?

Over the past year, Google acquired Wiz for $32b., Palo Alto Networks acquired CyberArk for around $25b, and there were many smaller deals.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Blood diamonds, crypto: Hezbollah’s financial operations in Europe serve as major terror lifeline

DPI found that Hezbollah’s financial operations span the European continent, with particular focus on wealthier, larger nations like France and Germany.

Lebanese child holds up plastic toy during pro-Hezbollah rally