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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Take advantage of great returns!
Maximize your ESPP returns. Learn how Employee Stock Purchase Plans work and discover the best strategy to lock in profits and reduce risk.
How to Get Swiss Driving License as a Foreigner
Moving to Switzerland? Learn how to convert your foreign driving license to a Swiss one, the deadlines you must respect, and the costs involved.
July 2018 – Getting back up to speed
In July, we started saving more money again and went on a nice trip to Orléans, in France, a very nice city.
Target Retirement Funds – Too Much Simplicity?
Are Target Retirement Funds a good idea? We analyze the pros and cons of these "set it and forget it" funds and why they might be too simple.
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.