Recommendation: “Healing or Temptation” by Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst
Yediot Publishing, 476 pages
Do you really need a loan?
Is a loan always the solution? Remember, loans need to be repaid and not every loan is good and suitable for everyone. About good loans and bad loans in the next article.
Don’t Throw Good Money After Bad: Understanding the Sunk Cost Fallacy
Is the expense already paid relevant to my future decisions?
Recommendation: “Think Like a Freak” by Steven Levitt and Steven Dubner
Dvir Publishing, 240 pages.
A. B. of Paamonim
The second of the basic principles of wise housekeeping
Guide: How to talk to your spouse about money
Simulation activity that illustrates a situation of talking to your partner about financial issues.
Start the Jewish New Year with Financial Responsibility
The Jewish holiday season encourages renewal and shopping, but it can also lead to expenses that do not reflect a family’s actual needs or financial means. Advertising, special offers and the desire to impress others can influence purchasing decisions, especially after the costs of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year. Thoughtful planning, purposeful shopping and warm but modest hospitality can help families begin the new year with greater financial stability.
Recommendation: “The Common Mind” by Lior Soref
Kinneret Zamora Bitan Publishing, 231 pages