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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.

7 Lazy Portfolios to keep investing simple

Simplify your investing. Discover "Lazy Portfolios" that allow you to build wealth with minimal effort using low-cost index funds.

The Three-Fund Portfolio Makes Investing Simple – 3 funds are enough

A Three-Fund Portfolio is a very simple, yet very efffective, way to invest. It is especially suited for beginners who do not know in what to invest.

Our trip to Orléans, France – Beautiful City

Planning a trip to France? Read about our visit to the beautiful city of Orléans, including sightseeing tips and travel recommendations.

Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Arbitrage – How does it work?

How do ETFs stay priced correctly? Learn about ETF Arbitrage, the mechanism that keeps ETF prices close to their Net Asset Value (NAV).

5 Bad Things I Hate about Switzerland

I love Switzerland, but here are five things I hate about Switzerland. From Real Estate to Swiss banks and overpriced public transportation.

Index Replication in Details – ETFs and Mutual Funds

Physical vs. Synthetic replication? Learn how Index Funds and ETFs track their benchmarks and which replication method is safer for your portfolio.

June 2018 – Insurance month!

In June 2018, we did not save much money because we had to pay large bills for the health insurance.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – Best for passive investors

Master the basics of investing. Learn exactly what Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are, how they work, and why they are the best tool for building wealth.

Mutual Funds and Index Investing

Now that we talked about stocks and bonds, it is time to talk about Mutual Funds. Find out about active funds and passive funds.

TCS Travel Mastercard Gold Credit Card Review – 1% cashback!

Is the TCS Gold card worth it? Read our review of the TCS Travel Mastercard Gold, its 1% cashback offer, and whether it beats other Swiss credit cards.

Investing Instruments: Cash, Bonds and Stocks

Cash, Bonds, or Stocks? Learn the differences between these asset classes and how to choose the right allocation for your investment portfolio.

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