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.
October 2020 – More COVID and quarantine
Find out all that happened to us and our finances in October 2020.
Swiss Deposit Insurance – When a Bank goes Bankrupt
What happens to your money if your bank bankrupts? We learn about the Swiss deposit insurance and what you can do to improve your security!
12 Things I Love about Switzerland – Beautiful Country
Find out the 12 things I love the most about living in Switzerland. I'm talking about mountains, lakes, cheese, and much more!
Should you have a home bias in your portfolio in 2024?
Many investors invest more in domestic currencies than in foreign currencies. Should you do the same? Should you have a home bias?
Swiss Investors May Lose Access to US-Domiciled ETFs
Starting in 2022, U.S. domiciled funds will not be available to Swiss investors. DEGIRO decided to enforce this early, in 2019. What can we do?
Third Year of Blogging – The Poor Swiss is 3 years old!
The Poor Swiss just turned 3 years old! Find out all that happened during the third year of blogging and what will happen in the future.
Should you use currency hedging in your portfolio?
Currency Hedging tries to eliminate currency risk. While it sounds great, there are several disadvantages to currency-hedged assets.
September 2020 – More furniture!
In September, we did not save as much as usual because we bought more furniture for the new house.
How many years until you can retire?
Did you know how long you need to retire only depends on your savings rate? Find out how many years until you can retire!
Zak vs Neon: Best Swiss digital bank account in 2024?
Zak and Neon are two great Swiss digital bank accounts. Which of Zak vs Neon is the best for your needs? We find out!
The stock market and the economy: They are not the same
People are surprised when the stock market does not act like the economy. We see why the stock market and the economy are very different!