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Finpension Invest Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Wealth management for all? Read our review of Finpension Invest. We analyze the fees and strategies of this private investment solution.

Neon Duo Review 2026 – First digital joint account

Joint account for free? Read our review of Neon Duo. We analyze the features of this partner account to see if it helps couples manage money better.

April 2024 – Another expensive month

April 2024 was an expensive month, with high taxes, but we still managed to save a little of our income.

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.