Budgeting can be simple. It’s like listing what you need and understanding how much money you can spare for non-essential…
Category: Expat Life
Happy Wife, Happy Life? Women’s Day from a Man’s point of view
In 2022, nearly half of the world’s 272 million immigrants were women. This incredible fact is taken for granted by most…
The Israeli Economy and the Shekel explained to immigrants
The official currency of the Israeli economy is the Shekel (ILS). Abbreviated as “₪” it’s divided into 100…
Send Money From Israel to China
Chinese migrants who come to Israel to work have a lot of challenges to work through. First, the language barrier can be tough…
Send Money From Israel to Sri Lanka
One of the first things migrants want to know when they arrive to live and work in a new country is how to send money home….
Send Money From Israel to Thailand
Sending money home to Thailand is one of the main concerns for migrants who arrive in Israel. Moving to a new country comes…
Send Money From Israel to the Philippines
As a Filipino migrant in Israel, there’s a lot to learn when you arrive. From learning some basic Hebrew to get by, getting…
Send Money From Israel to India
Indian migrants in Israel have a lot to get used to when they get here. For starters, Hebrew can be a tough language to pick…
International Money Transfer Services From Israel
As a migrant in Israel, it’s important to know what your options are for international money transfer services. Navigating…
The Importance of Financial Literacy As a Migrant
Learning how to manage your finances at home is tricky for most people, but when you have to manage your finances both at home…
Essential Resources to Financially Educate Yourself
Becoming more financially literate is important for anyone, but especially if you’re a migrant who needs to manage their…
Migrating as a Woman
Immigrating to a new country is always a very difficult challenge – you need to find work and start a whole new life…
Budgeting for Migrants, Part 4: How to Create Good Budgeting Habits
Welcome to Rewire’s 4-part series about budgeting for migrants. Managing finances in two countries simultaneously is tough,…
Budgeting for Migrants, Part 3: A Step-by-step Guide to Creating Your Own Budget
Welcome to Rewire’s 4-part series about budgeting for migrants. Managing finances in two countries simultaneously is tough,…
Budgeting for Migrants, Part 2: Does the 50/30/20 Rule Work?
Welcome to Rewire’s 4-part series about budgeting for migrants. Managing finances in two countries simultaneously is tough,…
Budgeting for Migrants, Part 1: What Goes Into a Budget?
Welcome to Rewire’s 4-part series about budgeting for migrants. Managing finances in two countries simultaneously is tough,…
I’m a Migrant, How Can I Get a Breast Cancer Check up in Israel?
Pink October marks an important month for women around the world, we mark breast cancer awareness. The most commonly diagnosed…
Ultimate Guide to Financial Terminology For Migrants
One of the challenges many migrants face when managing their finances in a new country is understanding all the different…
Why Is Assimilation Important in a New Culture?
Once you’ve landed in a new country, it seems like there are endless new things to learn: the language, customs, social…
6 Tips for Fitting Into a New Country
Moving to a new country can be exciting and frightening all at once. You might have hopes, dreams, and expectations you wish to…
We’ve got your back: paying your bills back home while living abroad
If you are a migrant worker in a foreign country, you probably need to send money home for various purposes: helping family…
Comparing International Money Transfer Websites
There are plenty of websites out there that allow you to transfer money online, but not all of them are cost-effective or can…
Home Sick? Try One of These Restaurants Serving Food From Back Home in Israel
Living far away from home is never easy, but sometimes the smallest tastes of home can bring back memories and bring comfort to…
5 of the Best International Money Transfer Apps
Transferring money abroad isn’t always simple, but with new technology and emerging apps, it’s becoming a lot easier to…
The Unseen Triumphs of an Expat
Do you know what it feels like to receive sincere gratitude? It might come from your parents as the money you sent for their…
A Guide to Surviving 2021’s First Lockdown
Everyone was so excited to bid their farewell to 2020 and throw a huge welcome party for 2021. We guess that the party planning…
How to Save Money Working in a Foreign Country
Working abroad may seem like an attractive solution, especially in countries where salaries are high, allowing laborers decent…
3 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in 2020
The holiday season is just around the corner and this year’s celebrations are going to be unlike anything we’ve ever…
How to Overcome the Language Barrier when Migrating to a New Country
When migrating to a new country, the first obstacle we encounter is the language barrier. The simplest form of communication…