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.
July 2020 – We are buying a house!
We have signed the contract to buy a house! In July 2020, we also managed to save 57% of our income! It was a great month!
The Complete Guide to Mortgages in Switzerland
This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know about Mortgages in Switzerland! Choose your mortgage without difficulties!
Should you buy or rent a house in Switzerland?
Buy or rent is a great debate in Switzerland. But what is the truth? Should you buy or rent in Switzerland, we find out!
Frugal Living in Switzerland Interview 5: The DoubleDutch Family
This young couple saves more than 35% of their income per month, in Switzerland, the most expensive country! Find out how they do that!
My Working from Home Experience and Tips
Due to COVID-19, I have been working from home for many months and I share my experience and all I have learned!
Zak Review 2024: Free Bank Account from Bank Cler
Zak is a great digital bank account from Bank Cler. Learn all there is to know about this bank account in my unbiased review of Zak!
How Much Will You Spend in Retirement?
To reach Financial Independence, you need to know how much you are going to spend in retirement and it is not as simple as it seems!
Should you contribute to your third pillar in 2024?
The third pillar has lower returns than a low-cost index portfolio but will save you some taxes. Should contribute to your third pillar?
10 Tips to Save Money on Your Car
A car can be expensive, but there are many ways to save money on your car! Find out how you can cut down your car expenses with these 10 tips!
June 2020 – Another month deep in taxes!
In June 2020, we spent a lot of money for our taxes! But we still managed to save 10% of our income, come find out exactly how we did that!
Value Investing: What is it? And should you do it?
Value Investing is investing in companies whose share price is lower than its real value. But does it really work? Should everybody follow this?