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.
Seventh year of blogging – Summary
A summary of the seventh year of blogging on The Poor Swiss: what went well, what changed and what did not go well.
FlowBank bankruptcy 2024: What happened to customers?
FlowBank Update. Essential information for former FlowBank customers: How to recover your funds, transfer your securities, and what happens next.
September 2024 – Got a new car
In September 2024, we bought a new car (through our company) and saved about 33% of our income. Read about our month in details.
Saxo vs Interactive Brokers 2026
Local or Global? Saxo Bank vs Interactive Brokers: We compare fees, currency conversion, and safety to help you pick the best broker.
Best ways to save money on Swiss public transportation in 2026
Swiss public transportation is good but expensive. Here are some tips to save money on public transportation in Switzerland to travel for less.
Interactive Advisors Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
IBKR's Robo. Read our review of Interactive Advisors. Can this low-cost robo-advisor compete with Swiss alternatives for automated investing?
August 2024 – Increased expenses and reduced earnings
August 2024 was a nice month without too much happening. In the future, we now expect a lower income and higher expenses.
WIR Bank Top Review 2026 – Pros & Cons
WIR Bank Top is a new banking package by WIR Bank, with many interesting features. I review this package in detail to see its pros and cons.
What is the best Swiss bank for non-resident?
Banking from abroad. Discover the best Swiss banks for non-residents. We compare fees and conditions for opening an account without living in CH.
Disability Insurance in Switzerland
Nobody wants to become disabled, but it is important to know how disability insurance works to be more prepared should it happen.
July 2024 – A hot month with taxes
July 2024 was a very hot month with a lot of taxes to pay, but also some nice time for ourselves and with our family.