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What is long-term investing?

Long-term investing allows us to invest more aggressively than shorter terms. But why is that? We study many asset classes over multiple periods.

IBKR Desktop Review 2026

New trading platform. Read our review of the new IBKR Desktop application. Is it easier to use than TWS for buying stocks and ETFs?

Zürcher Kantonal Bank (ZKB) Review 2026

ZKB Review. We analyze the fees and accounts of Zürcher Kantonalbank, the largest cantonal bank, to see if it is a good choice for private clients.

Should you pay your bills early in 2026?

We sometimes get a reduction if we pay bills early. But should we do it? Is there any advantage. We answer this question in depth!

March 2024 – A weird month

March 2024 was a good financial month, with high savings and relatively low expenses. We did not do much except for usual Easter celebrations.

Trinity Study with world stocks in 2026

Global FIRE? We test the Trinity Study (4% Rule) using World Stocks data instead of US stocks to see if safe withdrawal rates hold up globally.

Market orders are fine in 2026

Many people are afraid of using market orders and only use limit orders. But in practice, market orders are perfectly fine in most cases.

Unemployment in Switzerland in 2026

Lost your job? A complete guide to unemployment insurance in Switzerland (ALV/AC), how to register at the RAV/ORP, and what benefits you get.

February 2024 – A very cheap month

February 2024 was a very cheap month with very good savings. We managed to save a very significant portion of our income.

How much we spent in 2023 – Full Expense Report

Here is exactly how much our family of three spent in 2023, every expense included! Learn from our good categories and from our bad ones!

Saxo Bank Review 2026 – The Best Swiss Broker

Looking for the best broker?.Discover the lower fees, 0 CHF custody costs, and why the Saxo Bank broker is now a top choice for investors.

TradeDirect Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

BCV's broker. Read our 2026 review of TradeDirect. We check their trading fees and platform to see if they are a good alternative to Swissquote.