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 declared bankruptcy on June 13th, what happened to their customers after that? I have followed with some of them to find out.
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 2025
Which broker should you choose? I compare Saxo vs Interactive Brokers in detail to help you pick between these two great brokers.
Best ways to save money on Swiss public transportation in 2025
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 2025 – Pros & Cons
Interactive Advisors is a Robo-advisor service run by Interactive Brokers, on top of their brokerage platform. Is it good? We find out in this review!
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 2025 – 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?
Non-residents are more limited to finding a Swiss bank. Here, I list the best Swiss banks for non-residents and their pros and cons.
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.