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May 2018 – Wedding and 100K net worth milestone

In May 2018, we got married in Switzerland! We also crossed the 100K net worth threshold, making it a very good month.

We Got Married! Our Wedding in Switzerland

We got married! Learn about our nice wedding in Switzerland!

My 8 Biggest Budgeting Mistakes – How to fix them!

I have made many budgeting mistakes, learn about them and avoid doing the budgeting mistakes I have done!

Reasons to Start a Vegetable Garden

Grow your own food. Read about our experience starting a vegetable garden in Switzerland, the costs involved, and the joy of home-grown produce.

I Will Teach You To Be Rich – Book Review

I Will Teach You To Be Rich is a book about getting rich by automating your finances and investing. But how good is it really? Let's find out!

How To Buy an ETF on DEGIRO

Start investing today. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to buy your first ETF on DEGIRO and build your portfolio with low fees.

My Investor Policy Statement – You Need One Too!

Find out about my Investor Policy Statement and why you need one too! This statement contains my investment strategy, my asset allocation and my drawdown.

The Millionaire Next Door – Book Review

Discover the secrets of the wealthy. Read our review of The Millionaire Next Door and learn how to build real wealth, not just look rich.

April 2018 – Birthday and new savings record

In April, I turned 30 years gold and saved a good amount of money, in a nice trend.

The many ways to budget and how we budget ourselves

Master your personal finances. Learn how to create a budget that works, track your expenses, and save money effectively in Switzerland.

The Three Pillars of Retirement in Switzerland

Master the Swiss pension system. Learn how the Three Pillars work together and what you need to do to secure a comfortable retirement in Switzerland.

March 2018 Update – Excellent month

March 2018 was a month with record savings rate, thanks to very low expenses!