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Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, is the director of Profile Investment Services, Ltd, a financial planning and investment services firm specializing in working with Americans living in Israel who have investment accounts in America. He is a licensed financial professional both in the U.S. and Israel.
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Do you really think Israel will jeopardize its relationship with the United States to protect information about Americans’ accounts here that those Americans are supposed to be reporting to the IRS anyway?
When thinking about retirement, you should base their retirement on personal choices. Discover the eight steps you need to take when you plan for retirement.
On today’s show, learn about the adverse results of not taking “required minimum distributions,” and find out how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when planning for retirement.
Do you have more job security as an employee or as an entrepreneur? What does the future hold for traditional jobs, and what are the growing industries today’s university graduates should focus on?
Find out the factors you should take into account if you are considering investing in an airline and what it takes for an airline to be profitable.
Does the discrimination that American citizens face abroad make it worthwhile for expats to renounce their U.S. citizenship?
Did you know that financial struggles are often caused by a lack of self-confidence and that stay-at-home mothers often feel guilty about not earning money, even though they're doing an important job?
Did you know it is NOT a good idea to include working after retirement as part of your financial plan? Learn more....
When planning your investments or for retirement, you don’t only need to look at the central banking system, but also at the circumstances in your own life, such as your age.
Learn the investor’s best response to unexpected headlines and what to expect as financial markets react to the upcoming U.S. elections.
Veteran U.S. accountant and tax advisor Philip Stein explains what your tax obligations are to the IRS as a U.S. citizen living abroad. Find out what you need to report.
If you retire early, consider when your pension payments will begin. Should you apply to claim Social Security early or wait until you later, when the benefits are greater?
How much money do you give your adult children, and should this be at the expense of your future retirement?
Rabbi Shaya Karlinsky, head of Darche Noam institutions, explains how Jewish thought can answer some of the most difficult moral questions in the investment world today.
Find out how to get ready to live your dreams and how to avoid some of the most common retirement mistakes on the way.
A discussion on why objectivity should be an important component of your investment strategy and the five emotional triggers that cause the most damage,
Who is the best person to brainstorm and deliberate with about your financial decisions? What should you do if there is no one to talk to?
Do the government’s inflation and unemployment figures really give an accurate picture of the economy? Also find out how to manage your money when you live outside the United States
Find out how women can improve their financial situation and what they should do in the event of a divorce or the death of a partner.
Find out how to get out of debt, what “side hustles” are, and how they can help you improve your financial situation.
Whether Clinton or Trump is elected, the American president must take America out of the current recession and restore America’s greatness.
Listen to The Goldstein on Gelt Show to learn why being frugal isn’t enough to make you rich.
Learn the most useful tools for cross-border estate planning, which strategies may be available to you, and what you need to know if your heirs are not U.S. citizens.
Financial expert Peter Dunn discusses the most common money mistakes that arise during divorce
FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) restrictions are unfair to law-abiding U.S. expats. Did FATCA lower the value of U.S. citizenship?
Three tools that may help you to invest for retirement in today’s low-interest environment and shares his predictions for inflation and interest rates.
Politicians often quote 'unemployment data,' especially around elections. But what do these figures mean? What does "unemployed" actually mean?
Learn how to approach your personal investments like a venture capitalist, and make sure your emotions aren’t affecting your decisions.
When deciding on specific investments, is academic research helpful?
How do retiring to Israel and making aliya affect your finances? Will you still pay U.S. taxes? Will you be able to maintain your American retirement and investment accounts?
How safe and efficient is online banking compared to brick and mortar banking services?
On today’s show, Doug shares some tips useful to Americans living in Israel and many other countries.
Why is it sometimes good to take Social Security early? Why it is usually better to wait?
Should today’s turbulent markets be compared to the Great Depression of the 1930s?
Professor Lewis Mandell, financial economist, author discusses risk management and explains why he thinks the popular tactic of portfolio rebalancing may be a mistake.
Find out what the differences are between strategic asset allocation and tactical asset allocation, and which may be best for you.
Can you avoid stringent U.S. tax legislation aimed at Americans living abroad by renouncing your American citizenship?
Doug discusses the best ways to save money and manage your investments successfully.
Doug discusses what an investor should take into consideration when choosing a financial advisor.
Investment success often comes from making the right decisions. On today’s show you will learn about several
Family politics and the fear of losing loved ones makes estate planning discussions difficult--but it's essential
Doug discusses interest rates, their significance, CDs, and a bank deposit with better than average return
What to consider when investing and why reading about billionaire’s investments may not help you
Tips on saving for retirement. Retirement is expensive in America. Ever consider retiring abroad?
Is retiring at a young age possible or even a good idea in your situation?
Is there a simple formula to guide you towards the right time to retire or to invest for success?
Doug reviews fundamental points about retirement planning
Doug on the best way to invest when there's a strong $ and you're an American citizen living abroad.
How do dropping in oil prices, economic changes in China, and inflation affect your financial plan?
What to do if you or a family member has health issues affecting their making wise financial choices
Learn why money managers often suggest ETFs and why they help make more effective financial choices
Worried about market volatility? Today;s show explains why market volatility shouldn’t scare you.
How does the energy industry affect the economy, and what are the effects of election year?
Listen to Doug on making time work to your advantage both in your investment portfolio and your life
What is “eminent domain”? Are local governments abusing the power they have to confiscate land?
Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, 2004 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, discusses the "ubiquitin" system.
Discussing different legal considerations for women and what to consider financially if making aliya
Do politics govern energy policy, rather than scientific and economic considerations?
What are the most common mistakes people make with their money, and how can you avoid them?
Is there an investment that can withstand economic turmoil and provide returns for investors?
How can you best plan for retirement in Israel? Today Doug discusses retirement planning.
Can one invest for a maximum return and with a conservative stance?
Learn how your life energy helps you gain control of your finances and gain financial independence
In order to reach your financial goals, try using these ten investment strategies.
What is "equality" really? What changes towards men’s and women’s roles are needed to achieve it?
Offering easy to implement actionable tips to improve your finances and your life in general.
Data-gathering has many positives but there's also a dark side. How does it violate your privacy?
Today's show talks about how the most important things to do to prepare for an enjoyable retirement.
“Save for Retirement” is a common mantra among money professionals. What strategies should you use?
An in-depth discussion on the emerging Russian market w/former world chess champion Garry Kasparov.
Will the rise of automation and the increased use of robots harm job and economic security?
Is it smart to help the poor by just giving them cash?
A discussion on how the Fed controls and stabilizes currency and why the US debt may NOT augur doom.
Discussing the US government’s debt & its effects on the economy. Can the government debt be repaid?
Today?s guest, Aviad Goz, talks about taking personal responsibility for yourself and your wealth.
The most common retirement planning mistakes are made by pre-retirees. Doug explains common mistakes
Doug explains the pros&cons of whether people entering a second marriage should combine their assets
Is it possible to save and plan for retirement if you donate a lot of your resources to charity?
Tomas Lindahl, this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, talks about his DNA research & the human genome
Despite risks involved in technology investments, there may be 'subdomains' offering good returns.
adding the human touch and a little fun to government policy and individual investing produces results.
Doug talks about good financial habits and shares the habits of wealthy and successful people
What should you do when your US brokerage firm tells you they don’t want you as a client anymore?
Doug reveals the differences between banks & brokerage firms and how each uses & views your money.
Find out how the decline in standards may ultimately affect the economy.
The value of persistence and how learning lessons from the past helps you realize your goals.
Why philanthropy is an integral part of personal finance.
Why do Israeli companies have the edge in creating useful high-tech tools?
What does the Iran Accord mean for Iranian & US investors? Does Israel have reason to fear Iran?
What impact do beliefs and desires have on the way you invest and make financial decisions?
What can be done to lower the risks of cancer if a family predisposition for cancer exists?
What’s the difference between reading a book abstract and reading the entire book?
What are the chances of the predicted world economic crisis? How can investors protect themselves?
Why is the study of demographics essential to predict the economy?
Is GDP outdated an measure of prosperity? Are there any alternative methods of assessing $ growth?
Dem. presidential candidate Doug Shreffler talks about his campaign & its motto “as good as it gets”
How does the Iranian deal affect anti-terrorist legislation adopted by a number of US states?
Why are wealthy people less likely to gossip? So if you get rich you'll cut down on Lashon Hora!
What has made Israeli innovative startups world leaders in high tech?
Author Gail Reynolds offers great advice for Mom's wanting to build a business around their families
September 4, 2026 
