E-Sim Deal for you!

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Great news for travelers - here's an eSim deal you don't want to miss!

If you're traveling, you'll need to make sure your phone will work while you're abroad. While you can activate whatever plan your cellphone provider offers, I am sure you'll be happy to spend a lot less!

Here's where Saily comes in!

What is Saily?

Saily is a fast-growing eSIM app created by the team behind NordVPN, and you can purchase a data plan before you leave or once you're already traveling, and choose an internet plan that best suits your needs.

Saily offers plans of two different lengths: either 7 or 30 days, meaning that

the amount of data purchased will be available for that time. The 7-day plan comes with 1GB of data, and the 30-day plan has options for 1, 3, 5, 10, and

20 GB plans.

The price depends on the country chosen - be sure to check and see how much you can save!

Saily is available in over 150 countries!

How to use Saily:

● Saily is available on mobile phones that support eSIM technology.

● Download the iOS/Android app from the AppStore or from Google Play.

● Create an account & add payment information.

● Select the country of destination.

● Select the preferred type of plan (length/amount of data).

● Follow the step-by-step instructions that appear on your screen.

● Important: the plan has to be enabled for it to start working.

● You can always purchase a new plan if you run out of data.

● 24/7 chat customer support is available if you have questions.

● With Saily, your eSIM need only installed only once, eliminating the need for

users to install a new eSIM for each country they visit.

● Additionally, users can easily top up their plan and continue using the

services without interruption if they run out of data.

And there you have it - so EASY to have phone service anywhere, as long as your phone accepts eSims!

I'm so excited to be able to share extra savings with you - use coupon code SPECIAL5 to receive an additional 5% discount on your purchase!

Check it out today!

Feel free to comment below or in my public shopping group on FB and let me know what you're looking for, and I'll be happy to hunt up more deals for you!

Maanak Avodah 2023 - Reminder to apply!

It's time for your yearly reminder to check if you might be able to claim this benefit! Maybe you've heard about this already, and maybe this is new information for you. There is a reverse-tax benefit in Israel for low-income families. It's called the "Maanak Avodah" or "Working Grant". The point of this grant is to put more money in your pocket if you earn less than a certain amount of money!

Please don't miss out on this if you qualify - apply as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment later. It won't take much of your time to apply, and you can do it now, BEFORE YOU FORGET! Right now, you can still apply for the 2022 grant AND the 2023 grant. 
  
Updated information for the 2023 grant: 
Who can apply for this grant?

You can apply for this grant if: 

1. You were employed or self-employed
 
2. You were 21 years of age or older, and have minor children*, or 55 years of age or above, even if you have no minor children
 
3. You did not own more than 50% of a property or rights to a property (anywhere in the world) in the 2022 tax year, other than your primary residence
 
4. If you have one or two children, or are age 55+ without children, and your average monthly income falls between 2,320 and 6,980 you may be eligible for this grant. If you are a single parent of 1-2 children (with custody of your minor children), your average monthly income must fall between 1,420 and 10,570 NIS to qualifyץ
 
5. If you have 3 or more children, and your average monthly income falls between 2,320 NIS and 7,650 NIS, you may be eligible for this grant. If you are a single parent of 3 or more children (with custody), you may qualify if your income is between 1,420 and 12,900 NIS per month.

*children who are counted are those who are under the age of 19 as of 31/12/2023

How do you apply? 

Online, using the Israeli tax website - this option allows you to apply for 2023 and 2022 if you missed this reminder last year.

OR
At the post office, where you'll need to answer a few questions. BE SURE to bring your teudat zehut (ID card) and either your checkbook or an "ishur" from your bank that you have an account with them. Please keep any paperwork you receive at the post office and/or in the mail. This option only allows you to apply for 2023.

If you have questions after you've applied, or to check the status of your application, you can check the status of your request online in your "eizor ishi", or call *4954 or or 02-565-6400 to speak with the Tax Authority. 

Your payment may arrive in anywhere from 1-4 installments.

How much can you expect to receive? 

The amount you receive will vary depending on your circumstances, and if you qualify, could be up to 9,720 NIS.

Your spouse's income may affect your eligibility, as may various other factors.

I hope this helps some of you out there! It's worth it to check if you are eligible.

Please share this information with your friends and family who may benefit from it!

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