by Yann | May 4, 2022 | Investment, Life Planning, Personal Finance
Is it worth it to add to your second pillar? Some pension funds offer the possiblity to make voluntary contributions to the second pillar. In most cases, it’s also possible to “cover the hole”. But is it a good idea? When it comes to...
by Yann | Feb 16, 2022 | Investment, Personal Finance, Real Estate
The biggest financial scam in Switzerland: real estate in Baurecht Have you ever heard of buying a property in Baurecht (construction right)? It gives you a 20 to 40 % discount but it’s also the biggest financial scam in Switzerland. A lot of people...
by Yann | Jan 26, 2022 | Personal Finance
Which insurances should you buy? An insurance salesman will tell you that you need to be insured for everything. But is that reasonable? In Switzerland, there are a few mandatory insurances: Liability insurance if you’re a renter Car insurance if your own a car...
by Yann | Jan 12, 2022 | Investment, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Why inflation is good Inflation is often seen as the enemy of investment performance and financial planning in general. Inflation is what made the German economy collapse in the 1930s and led (among other things) to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis. But it’s the...
by Yann | Nov 10, 2021 | Life Planning, Personal Finance
How to compare job offers Comparing job offers goes beyond comparing salaries. There are also vacation days, advantages, perks and… the hidden salary. When hunting for a new job, a lot of parameters enter the equation. For instance, what kind of job is it? For...
by Yann | Nov 3, 2021 | Life Planning, Personal Finance
Staying home to raise children: a bad idea? Day care is expensive in Switzerland. Many families have one parent stay home to raise children. But is it a bad idea? Have I told you about my daughter Alice? Probably not, because this is a personal finance blog,...
