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.
Interview of Richard Toolen – CEO of Investart
Investart is a great online service that offers free investing in ETFs, to know more I interview Investart CEO, Richard Toolen.
2020 Goals Review – How did we do?
We review each of our 2020 goals and see how well (or how badly) we did at each of them and plan the future of our goals!
Updated Trinity Study for 2026- More Withdrawal Rates!
Is the 4% rule dead? We updated the Trinity Study with recent market data to see if the safe withdrawal rate still holds for early retirees.
December 2020 – Moving to the new house
In December 2020, we finally moved to the new house! It is a great event for us. On top of that, we managed to save a large portion of our income.
What is the Modern Portfolio Theory?
Invest like a pro. Understand Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), the math behind diversification, and how to build an efficient portfolio.
Depreciating assets will hurt your wealth
Stop buying liabilities. Learn the difference between appreciating and depreciating assets and why buying too many cars or gadgets kills wealth.
The Best Websites For Online Shopping In Switzerland
Shop smarter online. Discover the best online shopping websites in Switzerland to find deals on electronics, food, and household items.
The Simple Path to Wealth Book Review
The FIRE Bible. Read our review of J.L. Collins' "The Simple Path to Wealth" and discover the simple strategy to achieve financial independence.
You should invest every month not every quarter
Some people are recommending to invest only once a quarter, but it is bad advice! You should invest every month, here's see why!
November 2020 – An uneventful yet expensive month
In November 2020, we managed to save 50% of our income. But due to COVID-19, it was a pretty boring month.
Free by 40 in Switzerland – Book Review
Free By 40 in Switzerland is a book by Marc Pittet about Financial Independence, in Switzerland: Learn to spend less, earn more and invest!