2021 Q3 Financial VIDEO Update
Hi RIPsters, It’s been three months without a single blog entry, and the last one (and this one as well)…
Findependent Review 2021 – Pros & Cons
It seems that there will not be a shortage of Robo-Advisors in Switzerland anytime soon. These last few years, there…
Checklist – frugality – The cell phone
In this post, I’m going to talk about a subject that concerns a lot of people whatever your age, job…
I will save more than 500 CHF/month by changing my car!
In this new post, I will try to explain to you the reasons that pushed me to change my car…
Simon makes CHF 21’000 per month (!!!) on YouTube (Swiss side hustle #4)
Today, it’s Simon, a reader from Zürich, who shares with us his Swiss side job. He started his first online…
September 2021 – Some big news
September 2021 was very eventful for my family and me. Usually, there is not much new in my updates, but…
September 2021 – Evaluation of goals (+12 %)
As promised, here is the evolution of my different personal goals as of 31.09.21. As a reminder, at the beginning…
Real estate investment with 55% guaranteed return
I was waiting to receive the interest from my 55% guaranteed return investment before explaining all the details of this…
What is the pillar 1e?
I have talked in detail about the retirement system in Switzerland, the so-called three pillars. However, I have not yet…
What is a 1e pension plan (pillar 1e)?
I have talked in detail about the retirement system in Switzerland, the so-called three pillars. However, I have not yet…
Finpension 3a Review: An excellent new third pillar
Finpension just started their third pillar offer: Finpension 3a. And it is extremely interesting. Finpension is already behind valuepension, the…
Why budgeting ? The prerequisite for increasing your savings rate
Maintaining a budget is obviously not a saving in itself. However, it is, in my opinion, the first thing to…
The end of the Maestro card… Zak debit card to the rescue!
I don’t know if you saw it, but I had missed the news: the Maestro card is slowly dying…! My…
Checklist – daily frugality
The purpose of this post is not to detail the concept of frugality or minimalism. These two themes will surely…
What is the best Swiss broker in 2021?
When you want to invest in the stock market, you need a broker account. And many Swiss investors only feel…
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…
How to make money online in 2021 in Switzerland
Continuing in my series of articles about making some side money, I want to talk about the ways to make…
Earning money by taking surveys
As you probably know, it is possible to earn some money by taking online surveys. There are many different platforms…
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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…
August 2021 – Evaluation of goals (+7%)
As promised, here is the evolution of my different personal goals as of 31.08.21. As a reminder, at the beginning…
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…
My Swiss tax deductions for 2020
I’ve been planning to write this article for several months now, but I was waiting to receive my final tax…
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…
July 2021 – Evaluation of goals
As a reminder, at the beginning of July, I had put on paper the list of my personal goals that…
Interview #7 – Ben Dao
In this first interview translated into French and English, I have the pleasure to present the profile of Benjamin, aka…