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
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.Recent Content
Early retiree in Switzerland – Dror’s Story
Real FIRE stories. Meet a reader who retired early in Switzerland. Learn from their journey, their asset allocation, and their daily life.
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 1e advantage. Learn about 1e pension plans for high earners in Switzerland, which allow you to choose your own investment strategy.
Should You Contribute to Your Second Pillar in 2026?
Should you buy into your pension? Learn the tax benefits and risks of voluntary Second Pillar contributions and when it makes sense to invest extra.
Free by 40 in Switzerland – Book Review
Free By 40 in Switzerland is a book by Marc Pittet about Financial Independence, in Switzerland: Learn to spend less, earn more and invest!
The 4 Stages of Wealth
What is your level? Discover the 5 stages of wealth, from financial dependence to total abundance, and learn how to move to the next level.
How many years until you can retire?
Did you know how long you need to retire only depends on your savings rate? Find out how many years until you can retire!
How Much Will You Spend in Retirement?
To reach Financial Independence, you need to know how much you are going to spend in retirement and it is not as simple as it seems!
Should you contribute to your third pillar in 2026?
Save taxes now. Learn why you should maximize your Third Pillar contributions every year and how it boosts your retirement savings.
Third Pillar: All you need to know to retire in Switzerland
Save on taxes today. Learn everything about the Third Pillar (3a) in Switzerland and how to choose the best account to grow your retirement savings.
Second Pillar: All you need to know to retire in Switzerland
Maximize your Second Pillar (LPP). Discover how occupational pensions work in Switzerland and how to optimize your contributions for a better retirement.