How do you secure your financial future? A pension is not only money for age 67. It is financial security for you and your family over decades. In this section, we will break down the intimidating terms, understand where the money goes each month, and see how small decisions you make today — when choosing a track or management fees — can be worth hundreds of thousands of shekels at retirement.
Meet the organizations that manage your money and learn how it is accumulated and invested for you.
Learn how pension products differ and how much employees and employers are required to contribute.
Practical tips for managing your pension from your first job and keeping your insurance coverage suitable.
Learn about the Pension Clearinghouse, find forgotten funds and check that your savings are being managed properly.
Learn about the advantages of Keren Hishtalmut and how to maximize its tax benefits.
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View all guidesThis article is intended mainly for people who manage their investment portfolio themselves—for example, through an independent trading account at a bank or investment house—and buy ETFs, index-tracking funds, shares, or bonds themselves.
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