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,…
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…
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…
18 free or low cost date ideas
We meant to get this post up for Valentines Day, but… you know, life. Better late than never, right? You do not need to wait till Valentine’s Day or Tu Ba’av to show you appreciate your significant other. We all get caught up in the cycle of work and kids (if you have them). Making…
The Fionists meet Lazy FI Dad
When pursuing a goal, it is always important to find role models and make connections with other people in the same boat. Upon perusing other FI blogs one day, we saw the word Israel pop up on one of Lazy FI Dad’s posts. It turns out he is an Israeli living in the UK with…
Your step by step guide to using BuyMe
Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored by BuyMe. It is legitimately confusing to use (on purpose, I’m pretty sure) but just about all of us get it, it is valuable, and it can free up real money for other uses. Chaval not to use it. I recently treated a friend to a much needed gals’…
5 ways to get “free” money from the government
While the Israeli government taxes us and takes our money left and right, it also has several programs you might not know about where you can get some of it back. Most people are not eligible for every single one of these, but as we say, knowledge is power. Even being eligible for one can…
5 money mistakes to avoid
We all make mistakes. Everyone does, even the likes of Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates. The most important thing is to recognize them, learn from them, and find ways not to do them again. Today we want to share five common money mistakes that might seem like no big deal now, but can…
Rosh Hashana is upon us. Here are our New Year’s resolutions. What are yours?
While we have always saved and invested, almost exactly one year ago we made the decision to increase our investment rate and actively pursue financial independence. We had both experienced challenges in our work situations, COVID-related and not, and realized that we don’t want to spend the next 30+ years of our lives in a…
Buying these “luxuries” costs us over ILS 70K per year (but we buy them anyway)
After listing all of the things we don’t spend money on, we’re following up with the expensive things we DO spend money on, lest you think we’re stingy. 😂 Our Fionist lifestyle isn’t about living as cheaply as possible. It’s about changing our mindset and prioritizing our spending on things that are important to us.…
Life is full of opportunities
In 2019, our 15 year old Ford Focus broke down for the second time in a month. Rather than paying yet another 2,500 shekels to fix it, we made the spontaneous decision to put the car out of its misery and sold it to the mechanic for parts. We then walked into a neighboring makolet,…
Chasing the Fionist Dream 