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10 signs that you are on the right track financially
We all occasionally suffer from self doubt and wonder if we are doing the right thing. We worry that we are screwing up our kids, that we studied the wrong thing in college, or that we are on the wrong financial path. Even when those around us seem to think we know what we’re doing,…
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Our Fionist personal update – Jan-April 2023
In early 2023 we shared our first quarterly update to let you know how our journey progressed from Rosh Hashana to the end of 2022. We meant to post another one last month about Q1, but you know… life. Since we’re only writing this now, we’re including April, cuz why not? Maybe we’ll switch to…
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Exposed: Our grocery costs
We talk a lot about saving money on grocery shopping in this blog. Why? Because unlike your rent, tuition or any other large fixed expense you may have, you tend to have more control over this one. And because the price for the same exact food varies so much, why be a “fryer” and pay…
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How to file your own tax return like a pro (and get ₪₪₪ back!)
Have you ever filed an Israeli tax return? If you are a salaried employee in Israel, you are probably grateful for the fact that you don’t HAVE to. Your employer takes care of it for you. But can you? Should you? You may remember that we paid a company to do our tax return last…
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Car-sharing has revolutionized our lives. Find out why.
As you may remember, we got rid of our car a bit over four years ago and haven’t looked back. While we have gotten pretty accustomed to walking and busing, we are thrilled to have a new toy that has significantly upgraded our lifestyle. We now have a car-share car parked right outside our home…
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Quick as a wink chocolate cake
Searching for an easy last minute cake to take to your Yom Ha’atzmaut barbecue? Look no further than this one. An added perk is that this cake is vegan-friendly since it doesn’t have any eggs. Finn learned this recipe from his mom and can almost make it with his eyes closed. We nosh this a…
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And… we’re back!
Hi friends! Did you miss us? After two weeks away from our blog and out of the country, we’re back! So where did we go and what did we do? And most importantly, how much did it cost us? Before we begin, we want to point out that while this trip did cost a substantial…
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How to enjoy chol hamoed with your kids without going broke
During Pesach and the Tishrei holidays, kids are off school and keeping them busy while avoiding burning a whole in your pocket is always a challenge. No one wants to be stuck at home with kids all day, or be in one outing after another all day, so it is important to find a healthy balance.…
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Sit. Stay. Save! – 12 ways we save money on dog expenses
If you’ve been reading our blog for a while (or if you look at our logo), you’ll know that we have a dog and we love her to pieces. A few months after getting married, we brought home an awkward, terrified rescue puppy and never looked back. It’s hard to believe that our big furry…
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10 more ways to save money on your next grocery shop
One of our very first posts on this blog was about how to save money at the supermarket. (Make sure to read it if you haven’t yet!) Now that you have implemented our previous tips, we are excited to share ten more with you, to bring your grocery bill down further. Which of these do…
Chasing the Fionist Dream
Our journey to cut expenses, be smarter with our money and reach financial freedom by our 50s
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