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A few ways to simplify our life

Live simpler. Discover how we simplified our life to reduce stress, save money, and focus on our true priorities.

Simplewealth Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

SimpleWealth Review. We test this Swiss Robo-Advisor to see if their flat-fee model is actually cheaper than the competition for large portfolios.

April 2022 – A good month

April 2022 was a good month, with pleasant events with friends and family. The finances were great, with more than 70% of our income saved!

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!