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February 2018 Update – Vacation and wedding

In February, we saved very little money, mostly because of some high expenses while in China.

January 2018 Update – Ph.D. and good savings

In January 2018, we saved more money than ever, thanks to low expenses and higher than average income.

Rich Dad Poor Dad – Learn how to get rich

Rich Dad Poor Dad is a book by Robert Kiyosaki about getting rich by making your money work for you. But is it great and true? Let's find out!

The Bogleheads Guide to Investing – Book Review

Master the Bogleheads philosophy. Read our review of The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing and learn how to build wealth with low-cost index funds.

Goals for 2018 – Reaching for FI

Find out the set of goals I have set up for myself in 2018, the first year with goals!

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing – Book Review

Is this the only investing book you need? Read our review of The Little Book of Common Sense Investing and discover the power of index funds.

December 2017 Update + 2018 perspectives

Update for December 2017: how much we spent and what we are doing with our investments!

November 2017 Update

In November 2017, I saved a little more than usual, but still below my goal. I am still reviewing and transferring my investments.

How to Open a DEGIRO account and start trading

Open a DEGIRO account easily. Follow our step-by-step guide to setting up your portfolio with this popular low-fee broker.

October 2017 Update

In October 2017, we saved very little money, mostly due to some unexpected large bills.

The Poor Swiss blog

Birth of a new blog about personal finance and investing in Switzerland.