Author: Baptiste Wicht
Baptiste Wicht started thepoorswiss.com in 2017. He realized that he was falling into the trap of lifestyle inflation. He decided to cut his expenses and increase his income. This blog is relating his story and findings. In 2019, he is saving more than 50% of his income. He made it a goal to reach Financial Independence. You can send Mr. The Poor Swiss a message here.
April 2019 – More French and More Ski
April 2019 was a simple month for us with special expenses for French courses and more ski. The blog is seeing a nice traffic boost!
Switzerland is unfair to married couples
Marriage is a great thing! Unfortunately, in Switzerland, many married couples are disadvantaged because of unfair systems! Find out why?
Cars are not always bad for finance
Many people in the personal finance community will tell you that cars are bad. But if you are managing it correctly, cars will not hurt your finances!
Guide to Interactive Brokers Multiple User Interfaces
Find out when to use which of the four user interfaces of Interactive Brokers: Account Management, TWS and the mobile application.
What is Currency Inflation? How to Fight it?
Inflation tells how much prices are increasing, or decreasing. Find out about the many effects of inflation and what to do about it.
ETF Portfolio with European ETFs for 2024
Example of an investing portfolio without U.S. funds, using only European ETfs. The resutl is a poorer and more expensive portfolio.
How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation in 2024?
Lifestyle inflation is a very dangerous trap that you should avoid at all costs! Find out how to avoid this trap!
Swisscard Cashback Credit Card Review 2024 – Free and 1% Cashback
Swisscard introduced the Cashback credit card with 1% cashback, but it is an American Express. Is that even working in Switzerland?
What is Compound Interest? Is it Magic?
Compound interest is when you get interest over both the principal and the accumulated interests. It is often considered magic, what is it really?
The Poor Swiss versus the Average Swiss Household
What does the average Swiss household spend each year? Let's compare ourselves with this average Swiss household!
Can you Retire Early Without a Successful Blog?
A lot of early retirees are getting an income from their blogs. Can you retire early without a blog income? We try to answer that question here!