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.
How to invest in foreign property from Switzerland – The Story of Iain
People are often investing in real estate in their own country, but Iain is investing in foreign properties, from Switzerland and getting great returns!
Geo Arbitrage in Switzerland – Improve your finances by moving
In Switzerland, there are huge disparities between cantons and cities. Here is how to use geo arbitrage in Switzerland to optimize your finances!
Grow Your Income or Spend Less to Reach FIRE in 2026?
Reach Financial Independence faster. Learn why growing your income is just as important as spending less and how to widen the gap to save more.
Mintos Review 2026 – My experience and results
Is P2P lending safe? Read our review of Mintos, the pros and cons of Peer-to-Peer lending, and why we stopped investing in this platform.
The Best Internet Plans in Switzerland for 2026
Speed up for less. Compare the best internet plans in Switzerland for 2026 and find the cheapest fiber optic offers to lower your monthly bills.
March 2020 – COVID-19 comes to Europe
In March 2020, we saved 75% of our income and our net worth reached 275K! Find out exactly how we achieved that.
The best Television plans in Switzerland for 2026
Cut the cord? Compare the best TV plans in Switzerland for 2026 or learn how to ditch traditional cable entirely to save money.
Renting in Switzerland – All you need to know
Renting made easy. A complete guide to renting an apartment in Switzerland, understanding the deposit, and avoiding common pitfalls for tenants.
Swiss robo-advisors 2026: Invest without any hassle
Automate your investing. We compare the best Robo-Advisors in Switzerland to help you find the right service to manage your wealth automatically.
Automating Your Personal Finances is a Mistake
Is automation bad? Learn why automating every aspect of your personal finances might be a mistake and how to keep manual control of your money.
How to Invest in the 2020 Bear Market
Don't panic. Learn how to handle a bear market, why you should keep investing when stocks are down, and how to avoid selling at the bottom.