Sharon Levin

4 days ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin

This month, as the sirens blared and we rushed to the shelter, I remember grabbing our emergency bag—batteries, water, snacks—but not once did I think about our bank account. Only later, when things settled, did I realize how unprepared we were financially, even though we had everything else. Emergencies have a way of stripping life down to its essentials. But while we stock up on canned food and chargers, our financial health is just as vulnerable—and often overlooked.

1 week ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin

Last week, during a late-night pizza run with my teenage son, I found myself explaining why Pentagon pizza deliveries once made headlines. His eyes lit up with curiosity when I told him that journalists used to track late-night food orders near the Pentagon to predict looming military operations. They called it the “Pizza Index.” Whenever America was about to engage in conflict, local pizzerias reported a spike in orders — a quiet signal that planners were working overtime.

2 weeks ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin

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3 weeks ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin

A friend called me recently, clearly torn. “My 11-year-old wants a digital wallet,” she said. “He says all his friends are using them. Should I say yes? How do I even begin?”Her question struck a chord. In a world where kids are growing up surrounded by tech, money management is also going digital—and fast. Prepaid cards and wallet apps are no longer just for adults; they’re tools children and teens are beginning to use. But the transition isn’t just about convenience.

1 month ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin

When I was in my twenties, a dear friend and I found ourselves both out of work at the same time. We were broke, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. One day she called me in tears after receiving a job offer – not because she didn’t want it, but because taking it meant leaving me behind in our shared struggle. I told her, “You must take it. One of us getting through is already hope for both.”That small moment stayed with me.