Jewish Money Matters

Jewish Money Matters

Want to discover the secrets to Jewish wealth? Gain practical and spiritual tools to break free from the shackles of financial worry? Design the joyful, rich life that your soul desires? Welcome to Jewish Money Matters Podcast, hosted by award winning Podcast Host, MBA, and International Speaker, Yael Trusch. This is the podcast where Jewish wisdom & spirituality meet your money and your business.

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August 8, 2025 13 mins

B”H Download Yael’s Free Debt Repayment Tracker HERE Today on Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers listener’s question on: Taking a loan against a 401K, or refinancing one’s home to tackle$115,000 in credit card debt. Is Maaser paid from before or after taxes? And, can one use Maaser funds to pay for daughters’ Jewish education?  

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B”H We’re just coming out of Tisha B’Av, when we mourned for the Temple. Today, we can shift from mourning to yearning — to anticipation, to active participation in the rebuilding of said Temple and in Moshiach’s coming. And to help us step fully into that mindset, I’m joined by Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff, author of […]

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B”H Download Yael’s Mindful Spending Plan at yaeltrusch.com/msp Today on Ask Yael, a listener asks what are the top 5 things Yael would want high school kids to know as they start making money and soon head out into the adult world. Also, Yael answers a listener who wants to know how to teach teenage […]

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B”H Check out income eligibility per state HERE. Stay up to date on everything regarding the federal scholarship tax credit by visiting https://agudah.org/schoolchoice Yael Trusch is in conversation with Rabbi A.D. Motzen, National Director of Government Affairs for Agudath Israel of America, and Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, Director of Government Affairs for Agudath Israel of Illinois. […]

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B”H Join Yael inside her weekly newsletter at yaeltrusch.com/newsletter In this episode of Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Podcast Host Yael Trusch responds to a listener who wants to know how to deal with her resentment she feels towards giving because her husband is a “big” giver. Another listener wants to know how to let […]

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B”H In this episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers a listener who wants to understand if trust in G-d causes G-d’s abundance to flow, then how come there are people who don’t trust in G-d and have tremendous abundance? Also, what are the best free budgeting apps? And where do I […]

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B”H Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer at Aish Global, joins Jewish Money Matters for a beautiful conversation that balances the practical and the spiritual. We delved into Jamie’s current role, financial challenges she’s faced, and the things she’s done that have helped her through them. We also talked about the masculine and feminine energy in […]

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B”H Comedian and activist Esther Lev shares her inspiring journey of using humor to uplift her community, herself and more recently, even confront antisemitism. Esther Lev is a rising comedy star in Costa Rica, and the antisemitism in her home country is giving her the push to spread her wings outwards. How did she get […]

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B”H This week on Jewish Money Matter’s Ask Yael, Yael tackles the mix up of the feminine and masculine energies that happens when women are carrying the financial burden of supporting their households, one that G-d assigned to men. Yael also addresses factoring financial considerations when deciding to have more children, or not. Watch Yael […]

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B”H I’m in conversation with CEO of Gelt Financial, Jack Miller. Gelt Financial has been a non-bank lender helping real estate investors with their capital needs since 1989. How and why did Jack start Gelt Financial? Who does he credit for his business success? We talk about pivots, challenges, tips to deal with stressors in […]

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B”H In this episode of Ask Yael Friday, Yael Trusch, Host of Jewish Money Matters Podcast answers listeners questions about: Bitachon and life insurance policy – does having one contradict the other? Starting to have Money Dates after thirty years of marriage – is it worth it? Advice for newly weds starting life together vs. […]

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B”H Renowned Jewish matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom is back on Jewish Money Matters. This time to discuss her new book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me a Love That Lasts. Best known for her hit Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking, Aleeza shares expert insights on dating patterns, the impact of dating apps, and the importance of mentorship in […]

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B”H I’m thrilled to welcome back a long time friend of the show – visual artist Yaeli Vogel. She is the founder of Yaeli Vogel, a brand that blends Jewish identity, spirituality, and tradition with contemporary design. Through her captivating Judaica, fine art, and home décor, Yaeli infuses luxury, joy, and color into everyday life […]

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B”H I am thrilled to welcome back Dorice Horenstein, the renowned “Oy to Joy Champion Catalyst” and International Resilience Speaker. Dorice, a Positive Intelligence expert and best-selling author, is celebrated for transforming theoretical tactics into actionable strategies. Dorice was here in Episode 129. She recently penned her second book, “Choose to Be Your Own Champion: […]

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B”H In this episode of Ask Yael Friday on Jewish Money Matters, Yael takes the opportunity to provide an insight on Passover, by helping us look at the question: Is Our Head in the Right Place? Thanks to Rabbi Ari Shishler for this insight. This episode appeared first on April 24, 2024.  

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B”H He says, “What you believe is what you receive.” My guest today is the wonderful Rabbi David Aaron and we’re talking about beliefs – including in G-d, your infinite potential, money. We’re talking about joy and purpose. Can money buy you freedom? What gives money its value? Making money, why is it important and […]

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B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Elections opened March 10 so be sure to register to cast your vote now at https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch I’m back in conversation with serial entrepreneur Noam Krasniansky. Noam is the Founder of Komposite Blockchain, and today he’s going to tell […]

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B”H Sign up to get $300 OFF Recession Proof Your life including a bonus on “How to Invest in the Stock Market” with code “YAEL” at yaeltrusch.com/recessionproof If you’re just not feeling all that joyful now that Purim is over, this episode will help. Financial news got you in a frenzy, maybe even that of […]

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B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Elections opened March 10 so be sure to register to cast your vote now at https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch I hope you had strong coffee today – you’re going to need it in order to keep up with my guest’s energy. […]

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B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election.  REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch  Elections open March 10 so be sure to register to cast your vote now at https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch This week on Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters’ Host, Yael Trusch, gives practical advice to someone with income higher than expenses. And […]

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