Kosher Money Podcast

Kosher Money

with Eli Langer

Money plays a central role in the life of an Orthodox Jew, not just practically but spiritually. From the costs of Jewish education and kosher living to the deeper meaning of earning and spending in a...

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Money Expert Reveals How to Eliminate Debt

In this Kosher Money episode, you’ll hear the stories of people who finally got their budget under control, but are still staring at tens of thousands in old debt they can’t shake. Debt advisor David Siegel explains the tough options left on the table: lowering interest through programs, negotiating settlements, or, when nothing else works, starting fresh with bankruptcy. (And yes, some couples walk in earning well, living within their means and are still carrying $100,000 in credit card debt. Don't ignore it!) Contact David at DJS.Siegel@gmail.com ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 99 ✬ ► TWILLORY – Premium men's wear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order. ► BITBEAN – Got big ideas but clunky systems holding you back? BitBean is the go-to team for custom software that actually works for your business. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, or retail, they’ve built powerful platforms that scale smart. Dive into real case studies and connect with their expert team here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► ZStander – Beautiful Judaica and home pieces for everyday life and special occassions. From wine fountains to candlesticks, honey dishes to bentchers, ZStander makes gorgeous items that are built to last and can even be personalized. Use promo code KOSHER at https://zstander.com/discount/KOSHER for 10% off. ► COLEL CHABAD – Our brothers and sisters in Israel need us more than ever. Every dollar makes a difference at https://colelchabad.org/koshermoney/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:21 Has America Lost Its Mind on Debt? 04:28 Are Credit Card Companies Setting You Up? 06:35 Who David Actually Advises 08:09 The Shame People Feel Around Debt 09:57 Making Sense of Debt in Simple Terms 11:57 Why Budgeting Is the Key to Freedom 14:01 How Money Problems Hurt Marriages 16:31 Twillory Clothing Is Being Spotted Worldwide 17:33 Bitbean + AI Innovation 18:48 3 Practical Solutions for Debt 19:35 How to Lower Your Interest Rate 25:45 The Real Problems With DMPs 29:00 Should You Consolidate Your Credit Cards? 30:08 Going to a Gemach for Help 32:12 More Ways to Cut Down Your Interest Rate 33:27 Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 36:35 Pros and Cons of a HELOC Explained 39:10 Don’t Let Bills Control Your Life 40:42 The Risks of Borrowing From Family 42:42 Unique & Beautiful Judaica Items from ZStander 44:45 Colel Chabad: Feeding Thousands of Families 45:53 The Dangers of Debt Settlements 51:40 Why You Should Start With a DMP 52:43 What Bankruptcy Really Means 54:21 Who Actually Qualifies for Bankruptcy 56:50 Why You Shouldn’t Rush Into Bankruptcy 57:22 Legal Steps When Filing for Bankruptcy 58:36 Reasons Not to File for Bankruptcy 1:01:35 Bankruptcy Issues in Orthodox Communities 1:05:01 The Stigma: Bankruptcy vs. Settlement 1:05:17 Why Using Credit Responsibly Matters 1:06:41 How Shmittah Connects to Bankruptcy 1:07:29 Don’t Run Away From Financial Problems 1:08:01 The Living Smarter Jewish Resource 1:08:54 How to Handle Medical Debt 1:09:37 What’s Changing With Student Loans 1:11:02 Fun Facts About David 1:11:33 Where You Can Find David 1:12:08 Outro: Final Thoughts + Prizes • GET LIFE INSURANCE! ⟶ Project 120's site: https://www.theproject120.com/ • GET A WILL! ⟶ https://youtu.be/bHdpPuvKGVM ✬ Support the show! Help us create more episodes like this: https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate 💬 Need financial clarity? Visit LivingSmarterJewish.org for free resources. 📲 Follow Kosher Money for bonus clips & behind the scenes: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod 📞 Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088 📤 WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513 ⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research. #DebtFreeJourney #GetOutOfDebt #BudgetingTips #FinancialEducation #PersonalFinance #CreditCardDebt #FinancialFreedom #JewishFinance #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim #JewishPodcast #MoneyMatters #DebtRelief #SmartMoney #DaveRamsey #KM

9/15/2025
1h 15m
10,298 views
A Jewish Billionaire's Advice on Money and Life

A Jewish Billionaire's Advice on Money and Life

In this episode, you’ll hear how Dovid Lichtenstein went from selling encyclopedias door to door to owning billions in real estate, and why he tore up a food stamp application instead of playing it safe. Want to build wealth and keep your soul intact? Let’s get into it. (And yes, he actually paid off a 100 million dollar personal debt. With one check.) Watch more of Dovid's Jewish wisdom on Off The Page's pages! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareoffthepage/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareoffthepage ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 98 ✬ ► BITBEAN – Got big ideas but clunky systems holding you back? BitBean is the go-to team for custom software that actually works for your business. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, or retail, they’ve built powerful platforms that scale smart. Dive into real case studies and connect with their expert team here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► TWILLORY – Premium men's wear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order. ► MIAMI LAKES – Looking to relocate to Florida without sacrificing space or community? Discover Miami Lakes, a hidden gem with a warm Orthodox Jewish community. Call Berel Follman at 631-485-4482 or check it out on Zillow. Great homes. Great people. A bright future be"H! ► COLEL CHABAD – Our brothers and sisters in Israel need us more than ever. Every dollar makes a difference at https://colelchabad.org/koshermoney/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Who Is Dovid Lichtenstein? 03:50 A Lesson in Valuing Money 04:48 Dovid’s Upbringing and Family Background 06:15 Life Right After Marriage 07:34 Everyone Needs to Write Their Own Story 08:13 Getting His First Job 09:22 Don’t Let Fear Rule You 11:44 Entering Real Estate 15:15 Everyone Was Brought Here for a Mission 16:04 BitBean, the AI Masters 17:18 High-Quality Clothes from Twillory 18:18 Looking Back at Life Before Work 19:37 Making Waves in the Business World 21:14 Leaning Into Fame and Fortune 24:20 You Are Not Your Money 24:54 Following the Trends of the World 25:40 Accumulating and Getting Past Credit Card Debt 26:45 The Decision to Leave Lakewood 28:20 The Power of Curiosity 31:27 Looking Back at Past Mistakes 34:03 Having the Confidence to Take Risks 38:42 Losing 100 Million Dollars 41:34 Getting Back Up After Crashing Down 42:45 Beautiful Homes for Sale in Miami Lakes, Florida 44:15 Colel Chabad Feeding Thousands of Families 45:22 The AI Revolution 46:06 Building His Company Back Up 46:50 Jumping on Different Investing Projects 48:45 Learning to Be Happy with What You Have 49:52 Realizing It’s Not All About Honor and Glory 52:06 Why Does Dovid Continue to Work? 56:01 Is AI Messianic? 56:39 Learning to Say I Don’t Know 57:42 Effort vs. G‑d Providing for You 1:01:44 Make Your Own Luck 1:03:48 Keeping His Family Grounded in Reality 1:05:55 Dovid’s Family Members’ Various Businesses 1:07:07 The Different Levels of Giving to Charity 1:10:37 Learning from Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson 1:11:30 What Is Off the Page? 1:14:50 We Need to Be Louder and Kinder in Our Judaism 1:16:24 Outro • GET LIFE INSURANCE! ⟶ Project 120's site: https://www.theproject120.com/ • GET A WILL! ⟶ https://youtu.be/bHdpPuvKGVM ✬ Support the show! Help us create more episodes like this: https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate 💬 Need financial clarity? Visit LivingSmarterJewish.org for free resources. 📲 Follow Kosher Money for bonus clips & behind the scenes: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod 📞 Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088 📤 WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513 ⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research. #finance #money #investing #financialfreedom #jewish #judaism #torah #JewishFinance #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim #WeAreOffThePage #DovidLichtenstein #wisdom #torah #Forbes #podcast

8/12/2025
1h 18m
154,852 views
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The Smartest and Easiest Way to Retire a MILLIONAIRE (Step-By-Step)

The Smartest and Easiest Way to Retire a MILLIONAIRE (Step-By-Step)

In this episode, I opened a retirement account live on camera, and by the end of this it you'll know more than 99% of your friends about investing. Ready to retire a millionaire? Let's dig in. (Please don't ignore this if you're young. I promise you'll thank us when you're nicely aged.) Shimon Willig's contact info: Shimon.Willig@mwminvest.com ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 97 ✬ ► TWILLORY – Premium men's wear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order. ► BITBEAN – Got big ideas but clunky systems holding you back? BitBean is the go-to team for custom software that actually works for your business. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, or retail, they’ve built powerful platforms that scale smart. 👉 Dive into real case studies and connect with their expert team here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► MIAMI LAKES – Looking to relocate to Florida without sacrificing space or community? Discover Miami Lakes, a hidden gem with a warm Orthodox Jewish community. Call Berel Follman at 631-485-4482 or check it out on Zillow. Great homes. Great people. A bright future be"H! ► COLEL CHABAD – Our brothers and sisters in Israel need us more than ever. Every dollar makes a difference at https://colelchabad.org/koshermoney/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Who Is Shimon Willig? 02:35 The Role of a Financial Advisor 12:19 How These Firms Make Money 14:58 Helping People Open an IRA 17:16 High-Quality Clothes from Twillory 18:17 BitBean: Industry Leader in Software Development 19:33 Getting Started with Opening an IRA 27:25 The Benefits of a Roth IRA 29:46 Which Account to Open... 33:45 Qualifying (Early) Withdrawals 34:31 The Costs of Opening a Roth IRA and How Companies Make Money 36:35 What You Need to Open a Roth IRA 36:50 Choosing IRA Beneficiaries 43:06 Conversations with Parents About $$$ 46:44 Owning a Home in Miami Lakes, Florida 48:12 Colel Chabad: Feeding Hundreds of Families 49:23 Providing Personal Information and Authenticating Your Account 52:57 Adding a Trusted Contact 53:56 Adding Beneficiaries and Dividing Assets 56:30 Adding Employment Information 57:20 The Importance of Paper Documents 58:15 Adding Trading Features 59:39 Reviewing Your Information 59:58 Reading and Agreeing to the Boring Stuff 1:03:11 Adding Funds to Your Account 1:04:54 Naming Your Accounts 1:06:21 Setting Up Your Transfer 1:07:44 Opening an Individual Brokerage Account 1:11:28 Choosing a Retirement Age 1:13:24 Tips on Investments and Assets 1:17:34 What Is an Expense Ratio? 1:19:26 Creating an Account for a Minor 1:23:54 Automating Your Accounts 1:26:12 VOO vs. SPY Expense Ratios 1:28:10 What Is a Cowboy Account? 1:30:45 The Importance of Life Insurance 1:31:21 Project120's Mission 1:35:09 Outro • GET LIFE INSURANCE! ⟶ Project 120's site: https://www.theproject120.com/ • GET A WILL! ⟶ https://youtu.be/bHdpPuvKGVM ✬ Support the show! Help us create more episodes like this: https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate 💬 Need financial clarity? Visit LivingSmarterJewish.org for free resources. 📲 Follow Kosher Money for bonus clips & behind the scenes: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod 📞 Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088 📤 WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513 ⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research. #RetireRich #MillionaireMindset #FinancialIndependence #InvestSmart #RothIRA #TraditionalIRA #WealthPlanning #MoneyTips #PersonalFinance #SmartInvesting #BuildWealth #RetirementPlanning #KosherMoney #JewishFinance #LivingLchaim

7/29/2025
1h 36m
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19 Jewish Side Hustles to Get You Out of Debt

19 Jewish Side Hustles to Get You Out of Debt

Most people think side hustles are just about extra cash. But in reality, that extra income can be life changing. It’s what helps people finally pay off debt. It’s what jumpstarts a real savings account. It’s what brings breathing room to families living paycheck to paycheck. In this solo episode of the Kosher Money Podcast, we unpack 19 practical and high potential side hustles. These are real ways to make real money. Whether it's covering your next grocery bill, building an emergency fund, or funding your kid's tuition, these gigs aren’t just side hustles. They are stepping stones to financial freedom. If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or curious about earning more on your own terms, this episode is your roadmap. Let's stop waiting and start building. ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 96 ✬ ► BITBEAN – Got a software idea that needs traction? Bitbean helps businesses launch custom tech that actually works. Check out real case studies and get started: https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► TWILLORY – Premium men's wear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order. ► COLEL CHABAD – Support families in Israel with food, clothing, and dignity. Every dollar counts: https://colelchabad.org/koshermoney/ ✬ CHAPTERS ✬ 00:00 Intro 01:06 1. Secret Shopper 02:34 2. Returns Processor 04:00 3. The Flipper 05:47 4. Transcriptionist 07:51 Sponsor: Bitbean 08:18 5. Tutoring 10:09 6. Delivering 11:33 7. Gutter Cleaner 13:01 8. Commission-Based Local Referrals 15:05 9. Lead Paint Tester 16:28 10. Sell Clothing for Charity 17:23 Sponsor: Twillory 17:58 11. Affiliate Marketing (The Right Way) 19:50 12. Buying & Selling Sports Tickets 21:19 13. Survey Consultant for Local Businesses 23:08 14. Power Washing 24:25 15. Freelance Bookkeeper 25:36 Sponsor: Colel Chabad 26:00 16. Water Filtration Installer 27:25 17. Custom Car Wash Cleaner 29:03 18. Licensed Medicare Insurance Agent 31:04 19. And The #1 Side Hustle Is... 32:13 Just Start, Stop Overthinking! 34:43 How Bill Ackman Hustled 33:37 The Do's of Side Hustles 34:30 The Dont's of Side Hustles 35:14 More Side Hustle Strategies 35:42 Outro ♦ Secret Shopper Sites BestMark: https://www.bestmark.com Market Force: https://www.marketforce.com Ipsos Mystery Shopping: https://www.ipsos.com/en/mystery-shopping GigSpot: https://www.gigspot.com Secret Shopper: https://www.secretshopper.com Presto Shopper: https://www.prestoshopper.com ♦ Transcription Platforms Rev: https://www.rev.com TranscribeMe: https://www.transcribeme.com CastingWords: https://castingwords.com ♦ Selling Items eBay: https://www.ebay.com Poshmark: https://www.poshmark.com OfferUp: https://www.offerup.com Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace ♦ Affiliate Marketing Amazon Associates: https://affiliate-program.amazon.com ♦ Tickets StubHub: https://www.stubhub.com Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com TickPick: https://www.tickpick.com SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com ♦ Insurance Licensing AHIP: https://www.ahip.org NABIP: https://nabip.org ♦ Car Detailing (Rockland County) Shiner Mobile Detailing: https://www.shinermobiledetailing.com ♦ Delivery Platforms Uber Eats: https://www.uber.com/us/en/deliver/ DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/ Instacart: https://shoppers.instacart.com/ Deliveroo: https://rider.deliveroo.com/ ♦ Local Job Boards Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/business/ Craigslist: https://post.craigslist.org/ ♦ Cash for Points & Miles + Rewards Credit Card: The PEYD Group: https://www.ThePEYDGroup.com ♦ Laundry Pro Poplin: https://poplin.co/ [Rated Kosher Money's #1 Side Hustle of 2025] ✬ Support the show: https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate 💬 Need financial clarity? Visit LivingSmarterJewish.org for free resources. 📲 Follow Kosher Money for bonus clips & behind the scenes: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod 📞 Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088 📤 WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513 ⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research. #SideHustle #FinancialFreedom #DebtFreeJourney #EarnExtraIncome #MakeMoney #MoneyTips #SmartMoneyMoves #PassiveIncome #PersonalFinance #BudgetBetter #WealthBuilding #MoneyMatters #HustleSmart #JewishMoney #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim

7/15/2025
36 min
70,100 views
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