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Filing Your Swiss Tax Return: A Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Fill out your Swiss tax return yourself instead of paying a fiduciary: documents, the right tool, every 2025 deduction and the deadlines by canton.
Emergency Fund Switzerland: How Many CHF You Really Need
How big should your emergency fund be, and where do you park it now that Swiss savings rates are back at zero? A step-by-step guide to building one.
Swiss Mortgages 2026: Affordability, Loan-to-Value & Interest Explained
Understand in 10 minutes how a Swiss mortgage actually works: loan-to-value, affordability, amortisation, and the difference between fixed and SARON mortgages.
Writing a Will in Switzerland: Step-by-Step (2026)
How to write a will in Switzerland: mandatory shares, advance care directive, formal requirements – everything you need to know, explained clearly.
AHV Pension Explained: What You'll Actually Receive in 2026
AHV pension 2026: how much will you get, how is it calculated, and what does the new 13th pension payment in December mean for you? Everything you need to know.
Buy or Rent in Switzerland 2026? The Honest Calculation
Buy or rent – what actually makes sense in Switzerland? Affordability, equity, monthly costs – the honest calculation with CHF examples.
Which Insurances Do I Need in Switzerland? (2026)
Compulsory, recommended, dispensable: which insurances you actually need in Switzerland in 2026 – and where you can save CHF 1'500 per year.
ETF Savings Plan with Standing Order: Set Up findependent in 10 Minutes
How to set up an automatic ETF savings plan with findependent – step by step, with a standing order, for beginners in Switzerland.
Your Pensionskasse: What You Really Need to Know in Your 30s and 40s
Understanding your Pensionskasse statement, BVG reform 2026, voluntary top-ups, job changes and tax benefits – everything about the 2nd pillar for Swiss employees in the wealth-building phase.
ETF Investing for Beginners: How to Start with CHF 100 per Month
ETF investing for beginners in Switzerland: clear explanation, best ETFs, broker comparison, step-by-step guide. Build wealth from CHF 100/month.
Pillar 3a: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Pillar 3a in Switzerland: maximum contributions 2026, tax savings, best providers. A complete guide to private pension savings.
Save Taxes in Switzerland: 10 Legal Tips Almost Nobody Uses
10 legal ways to reduce your taxes in Switzerland. From Pillar 3a to work expenses and securities – concrete tips with real CHF examples.
VIAC vs. finpension vs. frankly: The Big Pillar 3a Comparison 2026
All three popular Pillar 3a providers head-to-head: fees, features, app quality and who should choose which.
Bitcoin Savings Plan with Relai: Get Started in 10 Minutes
No trading, no stress – a simple Bitcoin savings plan as a long-term addition to an ETF portfolio.
VIAC: The Best Pillar 3a in Switzerland 2026
Deduct up to CHF 7'258 from your taxable income every year – and invest at low fees. Why VIAC is my top choice.
Why One Global ETF Is Enough for 90% of Investors
You don't need a complicated portfolio with 20 different ETFs. For most investors in Switzerland, one single global ETF does the job.
Create a Budget: In 30 Minutes You'll Know Where Your Money Goes
Follow this step-by-step guide to build a realistic budget in just 30 minutes and get your finances under control.
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