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.
Charles Schwab International Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
Charles Schwab International is a US broker that lets you invest without transaction fees, but how good is it and shouly you use it? We find out!
Just Keep Buying – Book Review
My honest review about Just Keep Buying, by Nick Maggiuli: An excellent book about personal finance and investing.
May 2022 – Another month goes by
May 2022 was a good month, but with many small expenses. We managed to save a large portion of our income.
When is Mobility cheaper than owning a car?
Can you save money by using Mobility carsharing instead of owning your car? We find out for several kinds of drivers!
A few ways to simplify our life
Live simpler. Discover how we simplified our life to reduce stress, save money, and focus on our true priorities.
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!