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4 Ways to make money with your vehicle

You could make some extra money by using your vehicle! Here are 4 ways to make money with your vehicle, in Switzerland.

Wise Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Wise (formerly TransferWise) lets you hold many currencies in your account for a great price: My in-depth review will help you decide to use Wise.

How to Choose an ETF or an Index Fund

ETF or Index Fund? Learn how to choose the right passive investment vehicle, understand Total Expense Ratios (TER), and build a solid portfolio.

Selma vs True Wealth 2026 – Best Swiss robo-advisor?

Robo-Advisor clash. Selma or True Wealth? We compare the two leading Swiss Robo-Advisors to help you decide which one is best for your investments.

Raiffeisen Bank Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Is Raiffeisen good? Read our review of Raiffeisen Bank. We analyze their member benefits and fees to see if this cooperative bank fits your needs.

How do bonds and bond funds work?

Bonds vs Bond Funds. Learn the key differences between holding individual bonds and investing in bond funds, and which is better for your portfolio.

DEGIRO vs Interactive Brokers for European Portfolio: Who is cheaper in 2026?

In-depth analysis of who is cheapest: DEGIRO vs Interactive Brokers. We are considering European investment portfolios for Swiss and European investors.

Interactive Brokers Review 2026: Pros & Cons

My honest and complete review of Interactive Brokers (IB), an excellent broker. Find out how good IB is and its pros and cons, and more.

What happened to GameStop in 2021?

Meme stocks explained. What happened with GameStop? We analyze the short squeeze saga and the dangerous lessons for long-term investors.

Should you rebalance your portfolio in retirement?

Keep your risk in check. Learn why and how to rebalance your investment portfolio to maintain your target asset allocation and reduce risk.

June 2021 – A warm and quiet month

In June 2021, we went on a small vacation to Thun and spent too much money, but we still managed to save more than 50% of our income!

Add some margin of safety to your FIRE plan

A good FIRE plan relies on historical data, so we need to protect it with some margin of safety! Here are some ways to achieve extra safety!