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Third Year of Blogging – The Poor Swiss is 3 years old!

The Poor Swiss just turned 3 years old! Find out all that happened during the third year of blogging and what will happen in the future.

Should you use currency hedging in your portfolio?

Hedged or Unhedged? Learn what currency hedging is, how it protects against exchange rate fluctuations, and if you need it for your portfolio.

September 2020 – More furniture!

In September, we did not save as much as usual because we bought more furniture for the new house.

How many years until you can retire?

Did you know how long you need to retire only depends on your savings rate? Find out how many years until you can retire!

Zak vs Neon: Best Swiss digital bank account in 2026?

The battle of digital banks. Neon vs Zak: We compare fees, features, and exchange rates to help you choose the best free Swiss bank account.

The stock market and the economy: They are not the same

They are not the same. Learn why the stock market is not the economy, and why stocks can rise even when the economy is struggling.

What is the Best Swiss Bank in 2026?

Choose the right bank. We compare the best Swiss banks for 2026, looking at fees, interest rates, and digital features for every type of user.

Selma 3a Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Selma already offers an interesting Robo-Advisor and they now offer a Selma 3a account. So, we see if you should invest in this third pillar account.

What should you do after a bear market?

Now that we are in bull market territory again, let's see what we should do with our investments.

The 4 Investing Levels: Control vs Fees

Cut your costs. Learn about the different levels of investing fees and why controlling them is the surest way to increase your long-term returns.

August 2020 – Vacations and Furnitures

In August 2020, we went for a nice vacation in Davos and started furniture shopping for the new house, but we still saved 32% of our income.

Buying a house in Switzerland: The Complete Guide

Buying a house is no simple affair. However, with this guide, you should know exactly what you have to do to buy a house without issues!