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4 days 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.
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1 week 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.
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1 week ago | 
qoshe.com | Sharon Levin
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2 weeks ago | 
blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin
I still remember the wedding of close friends from a few years ago. There was no elaborate venue, no designer dress, no extravagant flower arrangements. But there was a moving speech, a funny homemade video, and a whole lot of dancing. That night stayed with me—not because of what was spent, but because of what was shared. Weddings are meant to be a celebration of love, not the beginning of financial strain.
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3 weeks ago | 
blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin
A few weeks ago, my phone buzzed: another wedding invitation landed in the family WhatsApp group. It was beautiful—elegant font, promising an amazing sunset venue, and probably a gourmet menu. And with it came that familiar inner sigh. Don’t get me wrong—I love simchas.
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1 month ago | 
blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin
A Paamonim mentor recently shared a story about a family she guided—parents of three, both working, both juggling bills. They weren’t reckless with money. They tried to be careful. But each month ended the same: overdraft, stress, and arguments. One evening, as they reviewed their expenses, the mother said quietly, “No one ever taught us how to do this.” That moment stayed with me. We often talk about financial independence. But what does it really mean?
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2 months ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin
A few years ago, I found myself standing in a packed mall the week before Pesach, arms overloaded with last-minute gifts, clothes and enough food to feed a small army. The stress of holiday prep was overshadowed by a nagging thought — why was I spending so much? Wasn’t Pesach about freedom, not financial strain? That year, I decided to change my approach, and since then, my family has enjoyed meaningful, budget-friendly holidays without sacrificing the joy of celebration.
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2 months ago | 
blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin
Featured Post The holiday of freedom includes financial freedom – here are some ways to keep things from spiraling out of control Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties.
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2 months ago | 
blogs.timesofisrael.com | Sharon Levin
A few years ago, I found myself standing in a packed mall the week before Pesach, arms overloaded with last-minute gifts, clothes, and enough food to feed a small army. The stress of holiday prep was overshadowed by a nagging thought—why was I spending so much? Wasn’t Pesach about freedom, not financial strain? That year, I decided to change my approach, and since then, my family has enjoyed meaningful, budget-friendly holidays without sacrificing the joy of celebration.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Sharon Levin |Craig Jones |Eric J Kadel |Adam Szubin
Click here to listen to the audioIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Sharon Cohen Levin, Craig Jones and Eric Kadel, Co-Heads of S&C’s National Security Practice, Adam Szubin, Of Counsel in S&C’s National Security Practice, and Andrew DeFilippis, Special Counsel in S&C’s National Security Practice, continue their discussion of significant developments in national security enforcement.
