Nicole’s side business has become her main income (Swiss side hustle #3)
Today, it’s Nicole who tells us how her Swiss side job became her main activity. She comes from the canton…
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The Evolution of Money
Money has been around for a long time. Its evolution is a process that will continue indefinitely and will be…
How to earn CHF 200/hour? (and learn about future Swiss financial products before anyone else)
Would you like to make CHF 200/hour without having to work too hard, and on top of that being informed…
August 2021 – A good simple month
August 2021 was a good and simple month for us. We had many events during the weekend with our friends…
How to transfer ETFs from DEGIRO to Interactive Brokers
A few weeks ago, I informed you that Interactive Brokers was going to become THE best broker for a Swiss…
Interactive Brokers Account, Everything You Need To Know
Interactive Brokers is one of the most well-known brokers that offer a wide variety of services, more than just stocks.…
How do stock options work?
A stock option is an advanced financial instrument. In essence, it is a contract that conveys a right to buy…
How to save money every month (no matter what!)
“Hi MP, For the record, I’m a young man, soon to be 32, married, we have a 2 year old…
Make Money With Google AdSense Without a Website
Do you want to make money online? You might think that the only way to make money is to create…
How to Open an Interactive Brokers Account in 2021?
Interactive Brokers is an excellent broker from the United States. It is known for its cheap fees and its unique…
True Wealth Review 2021 – Cheapest Robo-Advisor
Robo-Advisors are a good way to invest when you do not want to invest directly through a broker. They will…
Break The Money Taboo
Do you ever feel like money is the elephant in the room? Do you know someone who knows all about…
clevercircles Review 2021 – Pros & Cons
clevercircles is a new Robo-advisor in Switzerland that has been brought to my attention. They are adding a community feature…
Should I invest in specialized ETFs? (fintech ETF, cannabis ETF, vegan ETF, medtech ETF, edtech ETF, etc.)
A reader wrote to me last week: Hi MP, I am writing to thank you for all your articles and…
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Should you use a cash cushion in retirement?
When you retire based on a safe withdrawal rate, you withdraw from your principal, month after month. The main risk…
Why is it so Essential to Learn Money Skills?
Do you know how to take care of money? Did you learn about money in school? From family? From friends?…
July 2021 – New schedule for the blog
Overall, July 2021 was a good month for us. We could see many friends and family members that we had…
4 Ways to make money with your vehicle
Many people would like to get some extra income with a side hustle. One way to do this is to…
Understanding the magic of compounding interest
Not being sure of the catchphrase of my title, I will start directly with a quote from the famous Abert…
Wise Review 2021 (formerly TransferWise)
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a British financial technology company. They provide many financial services, but they are especially known for…
Ask the readers: what ETFs’ database are you using in 2021?
For my part, I mainly use the following ETF search engines. To search for European ETFs justETF.com: justETF.com To search…
How to Choose an ETF or an Index Fund
If you have decided to invest in a precise stock market index, you must first choose the stock market index.…
Selma vs True Wealth 2021 – Best Swiss Robo Advisor?
Robo-Advisors are a great tool to invest their money without unreasonable fees for people who are not willing to invest…
Review Yuh, the new Swiss neobank (Quick answer #2)
I have been using Zak as my primary bank for several years now. I am satisfied with it because it…
Raiffeisen Bank Review 2021 – Pros & Cons
Raiffeisen is the third largest bank in Switzerland. Many people are using it, and many customers are even shareholders of…
Pants down! MP family’s 2020 Swiss spendings!
Between my book and the blog posts, I receive many admiring emails. Readers think I’m some kind of infallible hero…
How do bonds and bond funds work?
I already have covered stocks in much detail on this blog. But I did not spend enough time on bonds.…
How to Leverage Investments: Risk vs. Reward
The opportunity for leverage is a thing of beauty. By using leverage, you can turn relatively small amounts of money…
DEGIRO vs Interactive Brokers for European Portfolio: Who is cheaper in 2021?
I already compared Interactive Brokers and DEGIRO for different cases. However, I have only considered portfolio weighted towards U.S. ETF.…
Interactive Brokers Review for 2021
Update July 2021: No more inactivity fees! Interactive Brokers (IB) is an excellent broker. I have been using their services…