Author: Baptiste Wicht
Baptiste Wicht started The Poor Swiss in 2017. He realized he was falling into the trap of lifestyle inflation. He decided to cut his expenses and increase his income. Since 2019, he has been saving more than 50% of his income every year. He made it a goal to reach Financial Independence and help Swiss people with their finances.
Simplewealth Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
SimpleWealth Review. We test this Swiss Robo-Advisor to see if their flat-fee model is actually cheaper than the competition for large portfolios.
April 2022 – A good month
April 2022 was a good month, with pleasant events with friends and family. The finances were great, with more than 70% of our income saved!
The costs of daycare in Switzerland
Daycare can be expensive in Switzerland! But how much does it cost really? We find out and devel into daycare costs.
Raiffeisen Rio Review 2026: Pros & Cons
Is Rio worth it? Read our review of Raiffeisen Rio. We analyze the high fees and structured products to see if this app is a good way to invest.
Household and Personal Liability Insurance
Essential coverage. Learn why Household and Personal Liability insurance is a must-have in Switzerland and how to choose the best policy.
March 2022 – Splurging the bonus
In March 2022, we spent a lot of money from my bonus, but we still saved a record amount of money!
UBS Bank Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
Is the giant worth it? Read our 2026 review of UBS. We analyze the fees and services of Switzerland's biggest bank to see if it offers good value.
Should you get legal protection insurance in 2026?
A Legal Protection Insurance helps you in case you are dealing with legal issues. Is it worth it? How to choose an provider? We find out!
eToro Review for Swiss investors in 2026
eToro is a popular social trading platform. But is it any good for Swiss investors? We find out in this detailed review!
February 2022 – A good month
Here is everything that happened to us and our finances in February 2022! Our expenses, goals and saving rate!
How much we spent in 2021 – Full Expense Report
Here is exactly how much our family of three spent in 2021, everything included! Learn from our good categories and from our bad ones!