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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 Tackle and Pay Off Various Forms of Debt

Debt-free living. Learn the best strategies to pay off your debt quickly, from the Debt Snowball to the Debt Avalanche, and regain financial freedom.

Health Insurance in Switzerland: The Complete Guide!

Health insurance is mandatory in Switzerland, but it is also very complex! This complete guide will help you navigate this system and save money!

N26 in Switzerland Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

N26 is a European digital bank account that offers free international conversions! Learn everything about N26 in my full unbiased review!

How to create a Neon account and use the mobile application

Open your Neon account. A step-by-step guide to creating your account with Neon, the free Swiss digital bank, directly from your mobile.

How to Calculate Your Net Worth Easily

Find out how to calculate your net worth and how to keep track of it over time. Also find out why it is interesting to keep track of it.

One Hour Investor Book Review – Learn investing in one hour

One Hour Investor is a short beginner guide to investing, by Vishal Reddy. It will teach you the basics of investings in about one hour.

August 2019 – Another expensive month

In August, we spent too much, but still achieved a nice savings rate, thanks to extra income.

9 Things that are Wrong With FIRE

Is FIRE perfect? We discuss the common criticisms and downsides of the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement.

You do not need to pay for a budgeting app!

Many people use a non-free budgeting app. I argue that most people do not need to pay for a budgeting app! Here's why!

13 Awesome Stock Market Facts that will surprise you!

Calm your nerves. Discover key historical facts about the stock market that will help you stay the course during crashes and volatility.

27 Great Money-Saving Tips from The Best Finance Bloggers

Save more money. 25 personal finance bloggers share their best money-saving tips to help you cut costs and increase your savings rate.

How to buy an ETF from IBKR Mobile

Trade on the go. A step-by-step tutorial on how to buy an ETF using the Interactive Brokers (IBKR) mobile application.