Logo of the The Poor Swiss
Discover Swiss Financial Secrets That Maximize Your Money!

Learn easy ways to optimize your finances and save thousands in Switzerland with our exclusive e-book. Learn about the most cost-effective financial services tailored for savvy residents and expats!

Get Your FREE Swiss Money-Saving Guide

The costs of daycare in Switzerland

Daycare can be expensive in Switzerland! But how much does it cost really? We find out and devel into daycare costs.

Raiffeisen Rio Review 2026: Pros & Cons

Is Rio worth it? Read our review of Raiffeisen Rio. We analyze the high fees and structured products to see if this app is a good way to invest.

Household and Personal Liability Insurance

Essential coverage. Learn why Household and Personal Liability insurance is a must-have in Switzerland and how to choose the best policy.

March 2022 – Splurging the bonus

In March 2022, we spent a lot of money from my bonus, but we still saved a record amount of money!

UBS Bank Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Is the giant worth it? Read our 2026 review of UBS. We analyze the fees and services of Switzerland's biggest bank to see if it offers good value.

Should you get legal protection insurance in 2026?

A Legal Protection Insurance helps you in case you are dealing with legal issues. Is it worth it? How to choose an provider? We find out!

eToro Review for Swiss investors in 2026

eToro is a popular social trading platform. But is it any good for Swiss investors? We find out in this detailed review!

February 2022 – A good month

Here is everything that happened to us and our finances in February 2022! Our expenses, goals and saving rate!

How much we spent in 2021 – Full Expense Report

Here is exactly how much our family of three spent in 2021, everything included! Learn from our good categories and from our bad ones!

You should start investing early! Here’s why!

Start now. See the mathematical proof of why starting to invest early is the single most important factor in building massive wealth.

Your retirement benefits after your death

Your retirement benefits are important for your retirement, but do you know what happens if you die before? Lets' find out!

January 2022 – A poor start of the year

January 2022 was not a great month, with another contact with COVID, some illness, very poor nights and very little time.