Aaron Katsman, Lighthouse Capital

26/10/2026

25/10/2026

Who is responsible for building your financial future?

Abraham understood that true independence means refusing to let someone else claim credit for your prosperity. The same principle applies to retirement: saving consistently and taking control of your finances can provide far more security than waiting for someone else to solve the problem.

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As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on October 23, 2026. “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Ronald Reagan Regular readers of my column will notice that I have used the aforementioned quote from former US president R...

22/10/2026

21/10/2026

What will happen to your money when you’re gone, and how much can you safely give away while you’re still here?

Without a will, the distribution of your estate may be determined by the law rather than your wishes. At the same time, giving too much money to children or grandchildren during retirement can jeopardize your own ability to remain financially independent.

On today’s podcast, I’m covering why every retiree needs a current will, how inheritance disputes can damage even close families, and why helping your children should only come after you’ve secured enough money to support yourself for the rest of your life.

To learn how thoughtful planning can protect both your retirement and your family, tune in ⤵️

19/10/2026

18/10/2026

Are you waiting for the financial rain to start before building your ark? Parashat Noach reminds us that meaningful preparation begins long before the storm arrives. Retirement planning works the same way. Starting early, saving consistently, and building a plan around your real needs can give you more choices when the time comes.

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As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on October 16, 2026. There are few things in life as predictable as the passage of time, yet few things we are as good at ignoring. We know that the day will come when we stop working, our regular paycheck will disappear, and we will need to rely […]

15/10/2026

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14/10/2026

14/10/2026

Could you afford to retire earlier than you originally planned?

Many people assume that early retirement requires reaching a particular savings target. The real calculation is more personal: how much you currently spend, which expenses may disappear, what retirement will add to your budget, and whether your money is accessible when you need it.

On today’s podcast, I’m breaking down how to evaluate whether early retirement is realistic, why leisure can make retirement more expensive than expected, and how taxable savings can provide a crucial bridge before retirement accounts and government benefits become available.

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12/10/2026