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 Car Insurance in Switzerland
Save on premiums. A complete guide to car insurance in Switzerland: compare Casco vs. Third Party and find the best coverage for your car.
11 Personal Finance Myths You should ignore
Don't be fooled. We debunk the most common personal finance myths that keep people broke and prevent them from building wealth.
November 2019 – Flights to China
In November, we could save a lot of of our income and spent some days in Berlin and Zurich.
9 Great Tips to Save Money when you Travel Abroad
Traveling abroad is awesome, you discover new things! But it is often expensive! Find out how to travel abroad for less!
8 Money Management Tips That Will Free Up Time
Even though it is a scary thing for people, you need to have a good money management strategy. Here are a few tips to help you be prepared!
Fight Food Waste with Too Good To Go
Save food and money. Read our review of the Too Good To Go app and see how you can buy cheap, unsold food from restaurants and fight food waste.
My 11 Biggest Investing Mistakes – How to Avoid Them!
Avoid costly errors. Discover the most common investing mistakes beginners make and learn how to protect your portfolio from unnecessary losses.
A Free FIRE Calculator – Find your chance of success
Plan your retirement. Use our free FIRE calculator to estimate when you can retire early based on your savings rate and expenses.
Frugal Living in Switzerland Interview 1 – Janet
Real-life frugality. Read our interview with Janet, a frugal expat in Switzerland, and learn her tips for living well on a budget.
What is the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH)?
Can you beat the market? Learn about the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and why it suggests that passive investing is better than active trading.
October 2019 – Holidays
October 2019 was a great month, with a week in Barcelona, Spain, a very nice city!