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Category: Retirement

It is never too early to learn about retirement, even if you just started working.

Indeed, it is very important to learn how retirement and early retirement work. We will all retire eventually, so learning about it makes sense.

The truth about 3b pillar accounts

Flexible savings. What is the Pillar 3b? Learn the differences between free and tied pension plans and how to use 3b for early retirement.

Equity Glidepaths in Retirement

Reduce sequence risk. Learn how an Equity Glidepath (increasing stocks after retiring) can improve your portfolio's survival rate.

Happily Back to work after 1 year of retirement – Dror’s Story

After one year of retirement, Dror is going back to work and building a coaching business. We catch up and see what happened!

How to sustain your capital in retirement?

Never run out of money. Learn strategies to sustain your capital indefinitely during retirement, even with market crashes and inflation.

Can you retire early with a robo-advisor?

Most retirement simulations assume DIY investing and low fees, but can you also retire early with a Robo-advisor and higher fees? We will find out!

Inyova 3a Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Impact 3a. Read our review of Inyova's Third Pillar. Can you really grow your retirement savings while fighting climate change?

How to implement the Trinity study in 2026

Apply the 4% Rule. Practical steps to implement the findings of the Trinity Study in your own retirement plan and withdraw funds safely.

Vested benefits accounts: All you need to know!

Pension freedom. A complete guide to Swiss Vested Benefits accounts. Learn when you need one, how to open it, and how to invest the money.

Pando 3a by Swiss Life Review 2026 – Discontinued

Pando 3a is a new third pillar by Swiss Life, focusing on sustainability. Let's find out how good (or bad) it is and whether you should use it.

What is the Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution?

Lost pension? Learn what the Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution is, why your money might be there, and how to move it to a better fund.

What is a failsafe withdrawal rate?

Is any rate safe? We explore if a "failsafe" withdrawal rate exists for early retirement and how to protect your portfolio from total failure.

True Wealth 3a Review 2026: Pros & Cons

Invest your 3a. Read our review of True Wealth's 3a pillar. We analyze their zero management fees, pooling strategy, and cash drag.