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.
5 Frugal Tips from Swiss Finance Bloggers
Save like a pro. 5 Swiss finance bloggers share their best frugal tips to help you save money in one of the most expensive countries in the world.
May 2019 – Finally a cheaper month!
Find out how we saved about 58% of our income in May 2019! We kept out expenses very low and invested all our savings for future returns!
Swiss Life Select will not help your finances
Warning: Read this before signing. Learn why Swiss Life Select might not be the best partner for your finances and the pitfalls of commission-based advice.
Swiss Stock Market Indexes – SMI, SPI and SLI
SMI vs SPI. Learn the differences between the major Swiss stock market indexes and which one you should use to track the Swiss economy.
April 2019 – More French and More Ski
April 2019 was a simple month for us with special expenses for French courses and more ski. The blog is seeing a nice traffic boost!
Switzerland is unfair to married couples
Marriage is a great thing! Unfortunately, in Switzerland, many married couples are disadvantaged because of unfair systems! Find out why?
Cars are not always bad for finance
Are cars really money pits? I argue why owning a car in Switzerland is not always a financial mistake and how to minimize the costs of driving.
Guide to Interactive Brokers Multiple User Interfaces
Master IBKR. A guide to the different Interactive Brokers interfaces (Mobile, Web, TWS) and which one is best for Swiss DIY investors.
What is Currency Inflation? How to Fight it?
Protect your wealth. Understand the relationship between currency and inflation and how to hedge your portfolio against purchasing power loss.
ETF Portfolio with European ETFs for 2026
Build a simple portfolio. Discover the best European ETFs to build a diversified and low-cost investment portfolio available to Swiss investors.
How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation in 2026?
Lifestyle inflation is a very dangerous trap that you should avoid at all costs! Find out how to avoid this trap!