Retire in Switzerland
If you plan to retire in Switzerland, you must learn about its retirement system. Retirement in Switzerland is based on three pillars and has many specificities that many do not know.
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The Three Pillars of Retirement in Switzerland
Learn all you need to know about the system of the three pillars, the basis of retirement in Switzerland!Recent Content
3a buybacks are now possible: All you need to know
Since 2025, 3a buybacks are now possible! Here is how they work, how you can use them and whether you should use them!
Save taxes with staggered withdrawals in 2025
Because of the tax system for retirement withdrawals, staggering the withdrawals over multiple years can save taxes. How does it work exactly?
Can you retire early with Swiss Stocks and Bonds?
Can we retire early with only Swiss stocks and bonds? We find out with Trinity Study simulations with historical Swiss stocks and bonds data.
The truth about 3b pillar accounts
3b products have nothing in common with the 3a and are terrible products most of the time! Here is why you should not use a 3b!
Vested benefits accounts: All you need to know!
Vested benefits come into play when you leave the pension fund system. This is where you keep the money in the meantime.
What is the Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution?
The substitute occupational benefit institution plays an important role in Switzerland's retirement system, yet many people do not know about it!
What should you do with a life insurance 3a?
Life insurance 3a is a poor investment for retirement. What should you do with an existing life insurance 3a? I compare 3 strategies to deal with it.
The Trap of Life Insurance Third Pillar
Life insurance third pillars are often recommended, but in practice, they have many issues. Here is why life insurance 3a are bad investments!
Early retiree in Switzerland – Dror’s Story
The story of Dror Allouche, an early retiree in Switzerland! See how he managed to retire early (at 46) in this expensive country!
Your retirement benefits after your death
Your retirement benefits are important for your retirement, but do you know what happens if you die before? Lets' find out!
What is a 1e pension plan (pillar 1e)?
The pillar 1e is not well-known but is an interesting part of the three pillars system with the potential for high returns!