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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!

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FlowBank Review 2026 – Discontinued

FlowBank is a Swiss digital broker, started in 2020, aiming to revolutionize the investing world. How good are they? We find out!

Retiring early is simple but not easy

The hard truth about FIRE. Retiring early is mathematically simple but psychologically hard. Learn why discipline matters more than high income.

May 2021 – The house strikes back!

In May 2021, we could not save any money because of large house bills. Our savings rate is 0% for the first time in a long time!

Neon Bank Review 2026: A Great Swiss Digital Bank

Is Neon the best bank? Read our 2026 review of Neon, the free Swiss digital bank, and discover why it is the top choice for frugal people.

PostFinance E-Trading Review 2026 – Pros and Cons

My honest and complete review of PostFinance as a broker: should you use it to trade stocks? It is too expensive?

Make money online with online surveys

Earn extra cash? We tested the best online survey sites in Switzerland. Find out if filling out surveys is a viable side hustle or a waste of time.

Yuh Review 2026: One app to pay, save and invest

Postfinance and Swissquote launched a new digital bank: Yuh. Yuh combines banking, investing, and cryptocurrencies in a single service!

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Easily Buy an ETF on Interactive Brokers

Detailed steps on how to buy an ETF from Interactive Brokers Account Management. Learn how to transfer money, exchange currency and buy ETF shares.

Tax Deductions in Switzerland for 2026

Pay less tax. Discover the most overlooked tax deductions in Switzerland and learn how to lower your taxable income legally.

The 6 Biggest Problems with Dividend Investing

The dividend trap. Learn why focusing only on dividends can be a mistake, leading to higher taxes and lower total returns than a growth strategy.

How much time does investing take?

Invest in minutes. Discover how much time you really need to manage your portfolio. Spoiler: It takes less than 15 minutes a month to build wealth.

April 2021 – A quiet month

In April 2021, we managed to save 77% of our expenses, with very low expenses and normal income. Find out all the details!