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.
UBS Key4 Review – Pros & Cons
UBS Key4 is a digital bank account by UBS that recently became free. Is it any good? We find out in this in-depth review.
June 2025 – E-Book is now available in French
In June 2025, we spent reasonably and had time to translate our e-book in French. Overall, it was a good, although hot, month.
Valiant Lilac Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
Valiant Review. We analyze the Lilac account from Valiant Bank. Is this "free" banking package truly competitive against Neon or Yuh?
Should you invest in structured products in 2026?
Too complex? We explain what Structured Products are, why banks love to sell them, and why they are usually a bad deal for long-term investors.
Rabattcorner Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
Rabattcorner is a Swiss company offering cashback on many online platforms. Should you use this site to get money back on your purchases?
May 2025 – A nice month
May 2025 was a nice and balanced month, with good weather! Financially, it was also good with extra income and low expenses.
How to invest during a market downturn – 2025 tariffs
Buy the dip? Learn how to handle a market downturn psychologically, why you shouldn't sell, and how to profit when stock prices are falling.
SwissBorg Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
SwissBorg is a Swiss cryptocurrency platform with very transparent pricing and many features. In this article, we review it in depth.
From Early Retiree to Investment Coach: An interview with Charlene Cong
Charlene Cong retired early in Switzerland and started an investment coach career. Learn from her story and profit from her advice.
April 2025 – Out of balance
April 2025 was a weird month. We had an urgent issue with the blog, which took time to resolve, on top of older issues, making it highly unbalanced.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to buy an ETF with Swissquote in 2026
All you need to know about buying ETFs and converting currencies on Swissquote. This guide will make your experience straightforward.