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.
Digital Minimalism – Book Review
Reclaim your attention. Read our review of Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport and learn how to reduce screen time and focus on what matters.
Sequence of Returns Risk can ruin your retirement
Protect your retirement. Learn what Sequence of Returns Risk is and how a market crash early in retirement can destroy your portfolio.
How to retire early in Switzerland?
FIRE in Switzerland? A complete guide to retiring early in Switzerland, including cost of living, taxes, and healthcare considerations.
Second year of blogging – The Poor Swiss is two years old in 2019!
Summary of my second year of blogging: What went well and what did not! Find out everything that happened to the blog.
8 Good Habits of Financially Successful People
Think like the rich. Discover the common habits of financially successful people and how adopting them can change your financial future.
September 2019 – Holidays and Dentist bills
We saved more than 50% of our income in September 2019! Find out exactly how we did this and how much did we spend during the month!
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.