All you need to know about the Trinity Study
You have probably heard of the 4% rule if you are interested in early retirement. This rule states that if…
The role of the Swiss National Bank (SNB)
What the Swiss National Bank (SNB) does is not very clear for many people in Switzerland. So, I thought it…
Monthly Learning Journal 16 (7/6/2021)
Hi RIP readers, welcome to the June 2021 edition of the Monthly Learning journal (MLJ). This month edition is much…
FlowBank Review 2021 – Pros and Cons
FlowBank is a new Swiss digital finance service that launched publicly late in 2020. They plan to have to be…
Earn Passive Income With Ethereum 2.0 Staking, Risks vs. Rewards
Ethereum 2.0 is a new version of Ethereum, and it will be launched in the future. The benefits are that…
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Retiring early is simple but not easy
Many people are saying that I make FIRE and early retirement look too simple. And many people are falling into…
May 2021 – The house strikes back!
Overall, May 2021 was a good month, despite the crappy weather. We had some opportunities to see our friends and…
Patti Chiari – The Full Story
Hi RIPsters, I know, I’ve been missing on this blog for quite some time. I’m playing probably too much with…
Neon Bank Review 2021: The Best Swiss Digital Bank
Neon is a great digital Swiss digital bank! It offers an entirely free bank account. Having a free bank is…
PostFinance E-Trading Review 2021 – Pros and Cons
PostFinance is a well-known Swiss bank and broker. They are generally considered to be very affordable and very easy to…
Make money online with online surveys
Many people want to make a little extra money. Having a side hustle can help you bring some more money…
Rich vs. Poor Mindset
Do you have a rich or a poor mindset? This is not a question about how much money you have…
Yuh Review 2021: A new mobile banking service
PostFinance and Swissquote just started a new joint venture: The Yuh banking application. With Yuh, you can save money on…
How do we invest in the stock market for our children (which account, which ETF, etc.)?
I often get this question of how we invest money in our children’s names in the stock market: How should…
How to buy an ETF on Interactive Brokers the easy way
I have been using Interactive Brokers (IB) for several years. It took me a while to get used to this…
Health is Wealth: Stiches to Riches – Life Advice for a Happier, Healthier You
To be healthy, to feel well and have sufficient energy to enjoy your time and life while getting older without…
Beginner's Guide To Cryptocurrency Investing in 2021
Do you want to make money while you sleep? Cryptocurrency is the answer. In this beginner’s guide, we will go…
Tax Deductions in Switzerland for 2021
We all want to pay lower taxes! When you fill your tax declaration in Switzerland, it is important to take…
The 6 Biggest Problems with Dividend Investing
Many people invest only in dividend-paying stocks. More specifically, they only invest in stocks that have a good history of…
The Myth Behind: Sell in May and Go Away
Every year, by late April articles are written about why you should sell [your equities] in May and go away…
How much time does investing take?
Many people do not invest because they think it is too much work or takes too much time. Investing may…
It’s a mess!
Hi Ripsters, A deep personal post today. My head is exploding, and I have to write things down. (read more)…
April 2021 – A quiet month
April 2021 was a fairly standard month for us. We had a few events with my family and friends, which…
Self-build house through frugality (Your story #4)
One of the thing I prefer with my blog is the diversity of people I meet. It’s so rewarding from…
Monthly Learning Journal 15 (3/5/2021)
Hi RIP readers, welcome to the May 2021 edition of the Monthly Learning journal (MLJ). A lot of high quality…