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.
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.
The 6 Biggest Problems with Dividend Investing
The dividend trap. Learn why focusing only on dividends can be a mistake, leading to higher taxes and lower total returns than a growth strategy.
How much time does investing take?
Invest in minutes. Discover how much time you really need to manage your portfolio. Spoiler: It takes less than 15 minutes a month to build wealth.
April 2021 – A quiet month
In April 2021, we managed to save 77% of our expenses, with very low expenses and normal income. Find out all the details!
The 13 Steps of My Monthly Personal Finance Routine
Take control of your finances. Discover my monthly personal finance routine to track expenses, pay bills, and ensure your savings goals are on track.
Cornèrtrader Review 2026 – Cheap Swiss broker
Honest review of Cornèrtrader, a very affordable Swiss broker: how good is it really? Is it really affordable? We will find out!
Can you withdraw 4% of your current portfolio?
In the Trinity Study, we withdraw based on the initial portfolio, what happens if we withdraw based on the value of the current portfolio?
How often should you withdraw money from your portfolio?
Withdrawal frequency. Should you withdraw monthly or yearly in retirement? We test different strategies to see which one minimizes risk and cash drag.