Pension
'International recognition': For a change, OECD report compliments Israel
The 2026 Global Pension Report shows Israeli savers ranked second in returns over the past decade. The Israeli model features widespread public participation and low dependence on the state budget.
Insurance Report: 17,000 inquiries annually, NIS 21.5m. returned to the public
Your Investments: Building your Ark before retirement’s storm
Finance Ministry report reveals major salary gaps across Israel's security organizations
Due to pensions: Haifa University in huge deficit, forced to lay off staff
The University of Haifa will be required to cut tens of millions of shekels annually, raise donations and additional revenue sources, and formulate a new agreement with administrative staff.
Considering withdrawing your pension? It's probably the worst decision you'll make
Financial pressure is causing masses of Israelis to tap into their savings, but the future damage could be irreversible. The Capital Market Authority is trying to save you from yourself.
No time to retire: Why growing older does not have to mean slowing down
Growing older should not mean withdrawing from life. By protecting our health, challenging our minds, and staying connected, we can continue to grow, learn, and find purpose at any age.
Reading the signposts: What bus seats and pension meetings teach us about aging - opinion
Growing older may be unavoidable, but surrendering to it is not. The writer finds humor in the moments that reveal just how close retirement has become.
The Mamdani effect: BDS could cost NYC taxpayers $37 billion
If the funds, which collectively manage over $300 billion in assets, were to adopt BDS-aligned divestment strategies from 2025 to 2035, the research estimates high losses for the city.
Discount Bank launches “Smart Future,” Israel’s first-of-its-kind digital pension planning platform
This innovative digital platform is designed to help customers plan and manage their pension savings and insurance
Your Taxes: Leaving Israel? Leave your pension here
Section 87 seeks to preserve such monies until retirement age (men, age 67, and women, age 64, generally). The penalty for early payout is a 35% tax charge.
Israel’s pension gap begins long before workers reach retirement - opinion
The roots of Israel’s pension crisis lie in education, employment, and income, not in retirement age.
Your Taxes: How does Israel tax foreign pensions? The laws all immigrants should know
US Social Security is exempt in both the US and Israel under the US-Israel tax treaty.
Your Taxes: The National Insurance obligations for Israelis overseas - opinion
Relocating abroad? Israel’s National Insurance rules can follow you, with monthly payments and tax rules depending on your job and residency.