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.
All you need to know about the Trinity Study
The 4% Rule explained. Learn about the famous Trinity Study, how it determined safe withdrawal rates, and what it means for early retirement.
The role of the Swiss National Bank (SNB)
Who controls the Franc? Learn about the Swiss National Bank (SNB), its role in the economy, and why it is not a typical central bank.
FlowBank Review 2026 – Discontinued
FlowBank is a Swiss digital broker, started in 2020, aiming to revolutionize the investing world. How good are they? We find out!
Retiring early is simple but not easy
The hard truth about FIRE. Retiring early is mathematically simple but psychologically hard. Learn why discipline matters more than high income.
May 2021 – The house strikes back!
In May 2021, we could not save any money because of large house bills. Our savings rate is 0% for the first time in a long time!
Neon Bank Review 2026: A Great Swiss Digital Bank
Is Neon the best bank? Read our 2026 review of Neon, the free Swiss digital bank, and discover why it is the top choice for frugal people.
PostFinance E-Trading Review 2026 – Pros and Cons
My honest and complete review of PostFinance as a broker: should you use it to trade stocks? It is too expensive?
Make money online with online surveys
Earn extra cash? We tested the best online survey sites in Switzerland. Find out if filling out surveys is a viable side hustle or a waste of time.
Yuh Review 2026: One app to pay, save and invest
Postfinance and Swissquote launched a new digital bank: Yuh. Yuh combines banking, investing, and cryptocurrencies in a single service!
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Easily Buy an ETF on Interactive Brokers
Detailed steps on how to buy an ETF from Interactive Brokers Account Management. Learn how to transfer money, exchange currency and buy ETF shares.
Tax Deductions in Switzerland for 2026
Pay less tax. Discover the most overlooked tax deductions in Switzerland and learn how to lower your taxable income legally.