Debt

Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says

With elections coming up on October 27, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron stated that fiscal policy will be the biggest challenge for the elected government, especially if Israel returns to war.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.
 Several haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) are seen walking around Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood.

The cost of Jewish life is pushing families into debt - opinion

“Consolidation can create a healthier financial foundation.”

Business debt consolidation loans: Features and benefits

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attend a discussion and a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024.

Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.


Venezuelan oil exports show signs of movement as bonds jump after Maduro arrest

Sanctioned oil tankers have quietly left Venezuela despite a us embargo, as markets rally on hopes of a post-Maduro transition.

A person holds a Venezuelan flag as Venezuelans living in Costa Rica demonstrate for a democratic transition, after the US launched strikes on Venezuela, capturing its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in San Jose, Costa Rica January 4, 2026

Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect? - explainer

Venezuela's distressed debt has rallied since US President Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025, as speculators bet on the possibility of political change.

The corporate logo of the state oil company PDVSA is seen at a gas station in Caracas, Venezuela November 16, 2017.

Financial Expert Robert Kiyosaki Raises Concerns Over 401(k) Security Amid Rising National Debt

Bestselling Author Questions Long-Term Viability of Traditional Retirement Plans

Financial Expert Robert Kiyosaki Raises Concerns Over 401(k) Security Amid Rising National Debt

US Pres. Donald Trump committed to $2,000 tariff payoff, warns US faces 'economic disaster'

Trump said the United States faced an economic and national security disaster if the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs.

US President Donald Trump speaks inside the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, November 12, 2025

High-interest credit card debt: Risks, relief options, and how to choose

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Anti-Israel Rep. Ilhan Omar worth millions, despite claiming she 'barely has thousands'

Rep. Ilhan Omar disclosed assets worth $6–30 million, mostly tied to her husband’s VC firm and winery, despite earlier insisting she “barely has thousands.”

 U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to supporters of student loan debt relief in front of the Supreme Court as the justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases involving President Joe Biden's bid to reinstate his plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt in Washington, U.S., F

Drowning in debt, she asked ChatGPT one question—what happened next shocked everyone

A real estate agent discovered how to use artificial intelligence in creative, unbelievable ways that helped her pay off her debts.

 Jen Allan and her husband

Gold: The Lifeboat Amid $300 Trillion Debt Crisis, “The Dollar War is Over” | Matthew Piepenburg

Matthew Piepenburg on Soar Financially warns the "dollar war is over" amid a $300T debt crisis. Gold is now the "lifeboat" as the US dollar's dominance wanes.

 Gold: The Lifeboat Amid $300 Trillion Debt Crisis, “The Dollar War is Over” | Matthew Piepenburg

St. Louis' only kosher deli closes after 60 years - leaving a lawsuit of $150,000 in unpaid bills

Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli opened in 1963 and was beloved as one of St. Louis’ few Jewish delis, kosher or non-. It included a kosher butcher, a bakery and a catering business.

 Kohn's deli in St. Louis opened in 1963.

Former Bank of Israel governor: Gov't economic response to Israel-Hamas war is insufficient

There are many characteristics of Israel's economy that make it resilient, says expert, but the future of the war could have drastic impacts on Israel's economy.

 Minister of Finance and Prime Minister. A terrible budget is about to be passed, sponsored by personal interests