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Baya Build is set to build housing for adults who have autism

Shine plans to build 460 communities over the next 10 years, housing 50,000 adults with level 1 autism.

Harnessing Jerusalem's diversity to boost innovation

MassChallenge Israel has set itself an ambitious target: to find the best innovators in Jerusalem, no matter their background.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Bankruptcy Tuesday

I just got back from a quick trip to the US where Black Friday and Cyber Monday advertisements were everywhere.

Long-Term vs Short-Term Forex Trading Strategies

There are a whole bunch of different trading strategies which can be adopted, usually categorized into either short or long term.

Your Taxes: Year-end pension planning for 2018

Tax breaks: Israel provides a complex set of tax deductions and tax credits for pension contributions.

Your Taxes: Less VAT on VCs?

So if your tax planning is at odds with an ITA position, you must tell them so they know where to start a tax audit.

Your investments: Is this the beginning of the end?

Do they think that the stock market will actually go to zero? Will the global economy just close and go home?

Netanyahu: Israel-Intel partnership only ‘just begun’

The meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office follows chipmaker Intel’s annual high-level strategic meeting this week, an event bringing together all its senior management for the first time in Israel.

A cornucopia

“The price of a solar energy system for private homes or small businesses ranges from NIS 50,000 to NIS 80,000,” explains Semo, “and not everyone can spend that sum of money right away."

The immigrant story at the heart of Israel’s fraud-fighting start-up

Besides its advanced technological platform and pioneering business model, the company saw the employment of new immigrants as a key reason for its success.

Russian official to visit Israel, first since downing of plane in Syria

"I am certain that cooperation between Israel and Russia can advance this field."

Your Investments: ‘After the hagim’ personal finance

A few years ago, Financial Engines did a survey on financial procrastination. It found that 68% of adults age 55 or older admit to procrastinating on retirement planning.

Your taxes: Tax Authority gets its come-uppance

So is all hunky dory at the ITA? Not quite. The ITA received embarrassing criticism in a couple of areas.

Report: Noble Energy sells entire holding in Tamar Petroleum

Shares in Tamar Petroleum rose by 3.36% in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Trump economy

US President Donald Trump’s controversial regulatory reforms and tax cuts have spurred the economy forward by all relevant metrics.

Haifa: A breath of fresh air

Haifa is a vibrant, forward-looking developing city. But it was not always so.

Real Estate: Reality check

Despite the fact that during the past few months prices have risen slightly, there is no doubt that the upward price trend seems to be changing. But is it really?

The retirement residence: a win-win situation

A retirement residence complex is a win-win situation for all concerned.

Time to capitalize on the Israeli financial markets

Israel is a very attractive market for raising money for foreign private equity funds, hedge funds and others, such as US real estate companies.

What's new in urban renewal

Urban renewal projects are a fine way to supply new dwellings and rejuvenate cities, especially the downtown areas.

Will the U.S. Embassy's move to Jerusalem affect the real estate market?

Savvy investors have already started buying small apartments that are suitable for singles or couples and have begun renovating them in preparation for the demand.

Housing: Stops and starts

Roni Brik, president of the Israel Builders Association, believes that government policy with regard to the real estate industry is flawed.

The future is in alternative investments

Now things are changing and small investors can have the best of both worlds they can have the yield benefits of alternative investments, short term investors with relatively small minimum amounts.

The global economic arena: playing with the big boys

It is the task of the government to ensure that the economic environment in which it operates allows it to compete fairly.

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