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7 Tips to save money with your newborn in 2026

A newborn baby does not have to cost a lot of money. Here are many ways to save money with a newborn.

November 2021 – Not so frugal

November 2021 was a good month and when we could see our close family again. It was a tiring month with very little sleep.

The Best 2026 Credit Card Strategy: No Fees and Maximum Returns

Maximize your cashback. Discover the best credit card strategy for Switzerland to earn money on every purchase and minimize foreign fees.

Retire Early: The Simple Guide – I wrote a book

I wrote a book, Retire Early: The Simple Guide, with Thomas Walke, another Swiss blogger. Our book is about the basics of early retirement.

How to invest for your children in 2026?

Secure their future. Learn the best ways to invest for your children in Switzerland, from junior accounts to buying ETFs in their name.

Fourth year of blogging – Summary

Find out all that happens during my fourth year of blogging: traffic, monetization, what went well and wat did not!

October 2021 – Tiring but rewarding

In October 2021, we saved a large portion of our income, but got very tired because of the uneasy sleep of our baby.

9 Reasons to Aim for Financial Independence

Why pursue Financial Independence? Discover the benefits of FIRE, from freedom and flexibility to reducing stress and owning your time.

Freya 3a Review 2026 – Discontinued

Freya 3a is a new sustainable third pillar available in Switzerland, aiming at being easy, affordable and sustainable, we see how it fares!

Swissquote Review 2026 – A great Swiss Broker

The bank leader. Read our 2026 review of Swissquote. We analyze their fees, safety, and features to see if Switzerland's largest online bank is for you.

Findependent Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Findependent is a new Swiss robo-advisor aiming at making investing simpler and cheaper. Here is in details how it works and how good it is!

September 2021 – Some big news

Our update for the month of September 2021, packed with two large piece of news! Learn about what is changing with our family and blog!