About this episode
Making and managing money isn’t easy—especially when life throws big expenses like tuition, groceries, and student loans your way. For many Orthodox Jewish families, the question isn’t just about budgeting, but also about earning enough to meet the demands of their unique lifestyle. In this episode, Stacey Zrihen, a seasoned financial coach, unpacks the findings from Kosher Money’s survey of over 3,000 Orthodox Jews. How much do Orthodox Jews really earn? What’s the financial reality behind the numbers? Stacey and Eli dive into the data to explore income levels, community spending habits, stress factors and more. But it’s not all struggle—Stacey offers practical strategies for making the most of what you have. From creating a personalized budget to cutting unnecessary costs, this conversation highlights how small, intentional changes can make a big difference. The message is clear: You’re not alone, and no matter your starting point, there’s a way to build a brighter financial future. Whether it’s managing tuition costs, navigating the emotional side of money, or figuring out how to save more, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered to take control of your finances. You got this! View Full Survey Here: https://tinyurl.com/FullSurvey25 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 86 ✬ ► BITBEAN: Do you have an ambitious company? BitBean builds custom software and provides software solution consulting. (They do tremendous work.) See case studies, learn more and get in touch here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► THE DONOR'S FUND: More people are using this banklike system for charity. With a sleek mobile app or desktop solution, you can keep all your charity giving in a single place, plus there are about a dozen additional perks. Get a free account here: https://thedonorsfund.org/koshermoney ► TWILLORY: Get $18 OFF your first purchase of comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. Use code CHAI at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney ► COLEL CHABAD: Please help Israel as its people need all the help they can get! Visit https://www.ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney to make a much-needed donation! ✬ Donate Tax-Deductible and Inspire Millions: Your gift of any size enables Living Lchaim to share uplifting & educational content! » https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate Follow Kosher Money for Bonus Shorts: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod Follow Living Lchaim for More Goodies: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim Free Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Living Smarter Jewish is a fantastic financial resource. Get guidance at https://livingsmarterjewish.org/contact and check out the new school curriculum here: https://livingsmarterjewish.org/schools WhatsApp feedback to 1-914-222-5513 All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Nothing contained in our content, ads and videos should be construed as investment or personal advice.