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How to Build a Nice DIY Shoe Rack for 35$

Find out how we built a very nice shoe rack, all in wood, for only 35$, all by ourselves!

Quickly Learn Chinese Online with FluentU

FluentU is a great online platform to learn languages. I am using FluentU to learn Chinese online, at a low price!

October 2018 – Quiet Month and Stock Market Correction

During this month, we had several parties and events. The stock market got a correction, but this did not impact us much.

How to Open a VIAC Third Pillar in a Few Easy Steps

Find out how to open a VIAC third pillar in a few easy steps and how to transfer your existing third pillar to your new account.

8 Great Ways to Grow Your Career Income in 2026

Your career is a very important asset in your life. You want to maintain your career and grow it to new levels! Learn how to grow your career income!

9 Great Frugal Tips to Keep Your Food Budget Low

Cut your grocery bill. Discover practical tips to reduce your food budget in Switzerland without sacrificing quality or health.

Adopting the Minimalist Lifestyle Book Review

Is less really more? Read our review of Adopting the Minimalist Lifestyle and see if minimalism can help you save money and focus on what matters.

Migros Bank Review 2026 – Good Traditional Bank in Switzerland

Is Migros Bank good? Read our honest review of their fees, accounts, and mortgage rates to see if this Swiss cooperative bank is right for you.

One Year Blog Anniversary! Lessons and Next Steps

Find out all I learned after one year of blogging. I have made many mistakes but I have learned a lot as well! And my plan for the future!

How I Made $2’000’000 on the Stock Market – Book Review

Can you time the market? Read our review of "How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market" and learn the lessons from this classic trading book.

7 Best Blogs on FIRE

There are more and more blogs about Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE), so which ones should you read? Here are my favorites!

September 2018 – Car repair and plane tickets

In September 2018, I spent time in the US for my job. Then, we had to repair the car after a small accident and bought some plane tickets to China.