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Sharon Levin

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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A Gap Year Budget That Lasts

Last week, I watched a gap-year student stand in a Jerusalem supermarket aisle, phone in one hand and a basket in the other. She was not buying...

09.06.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Before You Sign the Lease

I still remember the first apartment I nearly rented. It was small, badly lit, and had a mysterious smell in the kitchen, but the landlord said the...

03.06.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

When the bank calls, take a breath

Last Friday morning, while standing in a crowded supermarket line with a full cart, David received a call that sounded completely legitimate. The...

13.05.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Wedding Season Guide: How to Celebrate Smart as a Guest

Wedding season is here, and with it comes a flurry of invitations to celebrate. One look at that beautiful card, though, and the costs start adding...

10.05.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Once-in-a-Lifetime Wedding, Not Lifelong Debt

Does a more expensive event mean a more joyful one? Here is how to do more yourself and together with the people you love, while keeping costs in...

07.05.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Grilling Season: Sizzling Food, Not Your Budget

Last year, I met a family who shared a story that many of us know all too well. They had hosted a massive summer cookout, fueled by the desire to...

19.04.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Setting Out Toward Financial Independence

Everyone talks about financial independence, but what does it actually mean? In the complex economic reality we all navigate, we are called to be more...

16.04.2026 80

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

What Financial Freedom Really Means

The other day, I found myself adding “just one more thing” to my online cart. It was nothing dramatic – a household item, a small treat,...

29.03.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Passover Spending Without the Panic

Every year, a week or so, before Passover, I tell myself this time will be different. I will shop calmly, stick to a list, and avoid the last-minute...

23.03.2026 80

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Calm Money Rules for Uncertain Times

A few mornings ago, I found myself standing in the kitchen, staring at shelves that were already full, and still wondering whether I should buy more...

16.03.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees

02.02.2026 100

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Sharon Levin

Getting Your Money Ready for 2026

05.01.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

What Truly Fills Us Up

28.05.2025 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin