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June 2019 – Holidays, Taxes and Insurances!

Find out why we only saved 15% of our income in June 2019 and why spent almost 8000 CHF in one month (it has to do with taxes! and midlde of the year)

How I moved my portfolio with Cash and Market Timing!

Find out how I moved my portfolio from DEGIRO to Interactive Brokers with Cash and some Market Timing! I saved money doing so, but it took a long time!

Guide to Taxes in Switzerland – Reduce your taxes!

If you earn income in Switzerland, you will need to pay taxes. Here is my complete guide on how to file taxes in Switzerland and save on your taxes!

11 Best Personal Finance Metrics You Need To Track

Measure your success. Discover the 11 most important personal finance metrics you can track to reach Financial Independence faster.

Distributing Funds vs Accumulating Funds: Which is better?

Dividends or Growth? Learn the difference between Distributing and Accumulating ETFs and which one is better for Swiss taxes and compound interest.

The 5 Most Used Stock Market Order Types for Investing

Market or Limit? Learn the different stock market order types, when to use them, and how to avoid costly mistakes when buying shares.

5 Frugal Tips from Swiss Finance Bloggers

Save like a pro. 5 Swiss finance bloggers share their best frugal tips to help you save money in one of the most expensive countries in the world.

May 2019 – Finally a cheaper month!

Find out how we saved about 58% of our income in May 2019! We kept out expenses very low and invested all our savings for future returns!

Swiss Life Select will not help your finances

Warning: Read this before signing. Learn why Swiss Life Select might not be the best partner for your finances and the pitfalls of commission-based advice.

Swiss Stock Market Indexes – SMI, SPI and SLI

SMI vs SPI. Learn the differences between the major Swiss stock market indexes and which one you should use to track the Swiss economy.

April 2019 – More French and More Ski

April 2019 was a simple month for us with special expenses for French courses and more ski. The blog is seeing a nice traffic boost!

Switzerland is unfair to married couples

Marriage is a great thing! Unfortunately, in Switzerland, many married couples are disadvantaged because of unfair systems! Find out why?