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…
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…
The 13 Steps of My Monthly Personal Finance Routine
Having a personal finance routine can help save time and money! For a lot of people, having a strict routine…
CornerTrader Review 2021 – Cheapest of the Swiss brokers
CornerTrader is one of the oldest Swiss brokers. It is an interesting broker that claims to be very affordable, especially…
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Can you withdraw 4% of your current portfolio?
A widespread misconception about the Trinity Study is that people believe that they will withdraw 4% of the current portfolio.…
Swissquote Review 2021- An affordable Swiss Broker
In Switzerland, many people are more comfortable having a Swiss broker than having a foreign broker for their stock market…
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How often should you withdraw money from your portfolio?
I have recently done simulations of how often you should invest to maximize your gains. And I thought that it…
Yapeal Review 2021 – New Swiss Digital Bank
Yapeal is a very recent digital bank that was introduced to the public in 2020. They are the first bank…
Your FI Number – How much do you need to retire?
We have already covered a lot on the subject of Financial Independence (FI). However, we need to go into more…
Frugality is personal – Spend based on your needs
These last few years, we have not spent a lot of money. Both me and Mrs. The Poor Swiss have…
March 2021 – Splurging the bonus
March 2021 was not a very special month. We could see some friends and family, which is always good. But…
Introduction to short selling: How to bet against a stock?
Many of you have probably heard of the Gamestop saga. A lot of hedge funds were short selling Gamestop stocks.…
The Three Axes of Personal Finance
There are three main axes of personal finance: your expenses, your income, and investing. These axes are the ones on…
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…
Best places to buy second-hand in Switzerland
When you want to save money on something, buying it second-hand may be a great way to pay less! Over…
How to work out at home for free in 2021
Until COVID-19 started in Europe in 2020, I was going to the gym regularly to work out. But when I…
Should You Contribute to Your Second Pillar in 2021?
In Switzerland, you can make a voluntary contribution to your second pillar. These contributions come with some tax advantages since…
What is the best third pillar in Switzerland for 2021?
In Switzerland, contributing to your third pillar is one of the best ways to save on taxes. I recommend everybody…
VIAC Review 2021 – Excellent third pillar in Switzerland
There are many third providers in Switzerland. Some of them are good, but most of them are too expensive. You…
VIAC Review 2021 – Excellent third pillar in Switzerland
There are many third pillar providers in Switzerland. Some of them are good, but most of them are too expensive.…
How to file your taxes with Swiss and foreign securities
One question I get often is how to file taxes with stocks and dividends. And this especially gets popular when…
February 2021 – More and more taxes
Overall, February 2021 was not very eventful. We had some dinners with friends in small groups. Other than that, we…
How Much We Spent in 2020 – Full Expense Report
I keep track of all my expenses. And monthly, I publish my expenses on this blog. But once a year,…
Emergency Fund – Do you Really Need One in 2021?
If you are interested in personal finance, you probably have come across the concept of emergency funds. An emergency fund…
What makes U.S. ETFs so great?
I mostly invest in U.S. ETFs, and I have recommended these ETFs many times on this blog. I consider U.S.…
How to manage your finances as a couple?
Today’s post is a guest post by Yasi Zhang from Fast Track, talking about the very important subject of how…
Selma Finance Review 2021 – Pros & Cons
Selma Finance is a Swiss Robo-Advisor in Switzerland with a different approach than other Robo-Advisors. Indeed, they offer you your…
Investart Review 2021 – Pros and Cons
Investart is a new online Robo-advisor service that lets you invest in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) for free! And not…
Keeping It Simple – Book Review
Last year, I reviewed Path To Independence, a book by Elias Noschis. The author recently wrote a new book, more…