Recently, the electric company announced that electricity rates would be lowered.
UPDATE: Rates are lower again now (October, 2015, with the reduction in VAT)
Here's the new, lower rate for those with a standard electric meter: 53.33 agurot per kwh (including ma'am/VAT).
Please use this new rate when you calculate your operating costs for your lights and appliances.
I wrote a long post about Electric Bills back in November, look it over, as it will help you find ways to lower your bills!
And if you simply want to know approximately how much your appliances are costing you to run, check out the Electricity Cost Calculator my "tech-guy" son made! It's been updated to reflect the new, lower rate.
I'm so excited to bring you my favorite tips, deals, great things to know and do for your life in Israel or for when you visit Israel! (please note: this blog contains affiliate links)
Showing posts with label february 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label february 2015. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Food Recall!
Since some of my readers buy this product, I'm sharing the following recall:
"Hod Chefer" brand Spicy Chicken Sausages (Hot Dogs?) are currently being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.
The recalled products are sold frozen in 400g packages and have expiration dates of 28/01/16, and have barcode # 7290002686194 on the package.
The product is currently being removed from store shelves. Consumers who have purchased this product are being asked NOT to eat it, and to return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Customers can call the company at 04-634-9889 with questions.
"Hod Chefer" brand Spicy Chicken Sausages (Hot Dogs?) are currently being recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.
The recalled products are sold frozen in 400g packages and have expiration dates of 28/01/16, and have barcode # 7290002686194 on the package.
The product is currently being removed from store shelves. Consumers who have purchased this product are being asked NOT to eat it, and to return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Customers can call the company at 04-634-9889 with questions.
Monday, February 2, 2015
New Bank Fee regulations
Good news!
Banks have to stop charging certain fees!
I know you all hate bank fees as much as I do, so I'm sure this will make you happy.
First change: from now on, banks are no longer allowed to charge a transaction fee for purchases you make with your debit card (my bank doesn't do that, but I'm guessing some of you use banks that do).
Second change: If you need an "ishur" that you have an account at the bank, one will be provided free of charge (but if you need more than one in a calendar year, your bank can charge for the second, third, etc).
Third change: Money transfer fees will be capped at the rate of a teller-assisted banking transaction.
Fourth change: The 2 shekel/monthly fee for housing loans is cancelled.
Fifth change: the fee for paying in "tashlumim" (installments) - 50 agurot per installment - will not be charged for any new charges made in tashlumim.
These new regulations should save us all a little bit of pocket change.
Banks have to stop charging certain fees!
I know you all hate bank fees as much as I do, so I'm sure this will make you happy.
First change: from now on, banks are no longer allowed to charge a transaction fee for purchases you make with your debit card (my bank doesn't do that, but I'm guessing some of you use banks that do).
Second change: If you need an "ishur" that you have an account at the bank, one will be provided free of charge (but if you need more than one in a calendar year, your bank can charge for the second, third, etc).
Third change: Money transfer fees will be capped at the rate of a teller-assisted banking transaction.
Fourth change: The 2 shekel/monthly fee for housing loans is cancelled.
Fifth change: the fee for paying in "tashlumim" (installments) - 50 agurot per installment - will not be charged for any new charges made in tashlumim.
These new regulations should save us all a little bit of pocket change.
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