Tag: Budgeting
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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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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…
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Our Fionist personal update – Q4 2022
Happy 2023 everyone! It has now been four months since launching our blog and three months since our Rosh Hashana new years goals post, so we bet you’re wondering what we’re up to. Welcome to our very first Fionist quarterly update! In this post, we will let you know how we’ve been doing for the…
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Your bank is not your friend
Banks around the world all have one thing in common. Their main goal is to make money off you in any way they can. Israeli banks are no different. They are going to charge you an arm and a leg unless YOU put a stop to it. Did you know that Israeli banks charge you…
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8 more ways to lower your monthly expenses
As of writing this post, inflation in Israel is at 5.1% year to date. We all have been feeling the cost of living going up. If you have been reading our blog for the past few months we are strong on budgeting and tracking expenses. Unlike fixed monthly expenses such as rent or tuition, food…
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When it’s chilly, make some chili.
Like many young couples thrown into the adventure of new parenthood, we were low earners, making slightly above 11K net combined, and suddenly had to stretch our same income to cover daycare and baby equipment. We had to figure out how to get the best deals on diapers, wipes and formula (which we only optimized…
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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…
Chasing the Fionist Dream 