Baruch Labinsky

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Oct 2, 2013, 7:10 PM

Myths vs reality – the truth for Americans investing in Israel

Are you feeling unsure about the ramifications of the FATCA legislation and other new US laws and legislation? Join the club! The average American living in Israel, or with investments in Israel, is understandably confused by the misinformation that...

Jan 29, 2013, 5:56 PM

Making Aliyah the financially sound way

Inspired by recent blogs by Elie and David about “Making Aliyah the right/easy way”, here’s my take on “Making Aliyah the financially sound way”. Yes, that dreaded aspect, the one guaranteed to burst anyone’s blue and white balloon, rain...

Nov 21, 2012, 2:31 PM

Emergency financial reserves

As I write these words a code red alarm has just sounded in Ashkelon, the Israeli Air Force is carrying out bombing sorties in Gaza, and several major world players are trying to mediate the terms of a ceasefire...

Oct 28, 2012, 10:12 PM

Blue and white vs red, white and blue investing

The media and many financial pundits in Israel have in recent years stressed the following equation: Fact 1: the US is cracking down on offshore accounts and trying to locate hidden money to expand its tax base and cover its...

Sep 24, 2012, 2:13 PM

Repent for financial mismanagement!

The Jewish New Year and High Holiday period is synonymous with soul-searching, atonement and self-improvement. It is also an opportunity to think about ways to improve society and make the world a better place. But that soul-searching and self-improvement...

Sep 9, 2012, 11:31 AM

Face the reality – it can be better than you think!

My last blog in which I talked about financial procrastination raised some ire among readers who missed the basic premise. People by nature never have enough money to satisfy their wants and needs. And it is true, the standard...

Aug 22, 2012, 5:40 PM

Financial Procrastination – an Israeli obsession?

“Financial planning” - two very strange words to the average Israeli. While statistics have shown that the majority of people in Western countries do not necessary invest tremendous amounts of time in planning their financial future, my experience in...

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About Me

Baruch Labinsky, author of 'A Financial Guide to Aliyah and Life in Israel', is the founder of Labinsky Financial, a financial planning firm located in Ramat Beit Shemesh. Licensed by the Israel Securities Authority as a portfolio manager, Baruch specializes in working with olim, who are successfully transitioning their finances to Israel. Baruch’s book 'A Financial Guide to Aliyah and Life in Israel' is available in bookstores, at Amazon and through labinsky.com. Baruch lectures regularly for Aliyah organizations in Israel and around the world on various financial topics. Contact Baruch at Baruch@labinsky.com.