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.
What is Compound Interest? Is it Magic?
The 8th wonder of the world. Learn how compound interest works, see real examples, and discover why starting early is the key to massive wealth.
The Poor Swiss versus the Average Swiss Household
How do we compare? See how our expenses and savings rate compare to the average Swiss household and discover where we save the most money.
Can you Retire Early Without a Successful Blog?
FIRE without a side hustle? We analyze if you can really retire early in Switzerland on a normal salary without starting a blog or business.
Yield Curve Inversion: Should we Panic?
Predicting a recession? Learn what a yield curve inversion is, why it scares investors, and what it actually means for your portfolio.
Interview of Daniel Peter, CEO of VIAC
Inside VIAC. Read our exclusive interview with Daniel Peter, CEO of VIAC, and learn why they disrupted the Swiss Third Pillar market.
March 2019 – Bonus and French Courses
Find out what happened to our finances in March 2019! We got a large bonus but we spent a lot of money this month for French courses and for Food.
How to Choose an Index ETF Portfolio?
Design your portfolio. Learn how to choose the right stock market indices and ETFs to build a passive investment strategy that fits your risk profile.
S&P 500 Index – Invest in 500 Companies At Once!
Invest in the US market. Learn what the S&P 500 index is, its historical performance, and why it is the benchmark for stock market investors.
8 Frugal Tips to Ski For Less in Switzerland
Skiing is expensive. Discover our frugal tips to ski for less in Switzerland, find cheaper gear, and enjoy the slopes without breaking the bank.
Health Plan for 2019 – Retire Healthy And Early
In 2019, we would like to work on improving our health, making sure we can retire early and healthy! Find out what we plan to do.
Interview of Patrik Schär – CEO of Selma Finance, Robo-Advisor
Meet the CEO of Selma. Read our interview with Patrik Schär and discover how this Swiss Robo-Advisor makes investing simple for everyone.