The duty-free allowance for private imports into Switzerland will only be CHF 150 from January 1, 2025. This change will affect you if you like to shop abroad. Find out how to deal with it smartly.
Health insurance premiums rise every year.
Your counterstrike: check your health insurance premiums every year.
We tell you what you need to know when switching and how it’s easy with an independent premium checker.
As a private individual, you have to submit your tax return by the end of April in most cantons.
Do you want to apply for an extension?
Or do you want to know how long you can extend and what happens if you miss the deadline?
Find out all about it in the specialist article.
Optimize your finances and have your pension under control: We show you how you can optimize and boost your pension provision and finances with life hacks.
How to make the next year a success!
Basic insurance premiums are rising again in the new year. Saving money on basic insurance is always worthwhile. We share our best tips with you.
The return of ETFs vs. active funds is a recurring debate. But the facts are quite clear. Do you know Russian roulette? Would you play it? Discover what the return of ETFs vs. active funds has to do with this game of chance.
We all love simplicity.
And tick it and done!
To make sure you don’t miss anything throughout the year, we’ve put together a simple and clear overview of the most important financial dates for 2024 and do’s for your money.
Because you can make more of your money quickly and at the right time with just a few hacks.
“Wow, great piece! That must have cost you a fortune?” Well, just because something costs a lot doesn’t mean it’s a fortune. It’s not just the post-corona shopping queues at luxury stores in Zurich that show that many people don’t know the difference between assets and liabilities. We show the…
We like to travel and often. Last year, we were on three continents. As international travelers, we have therefore had experience with traditional credit cards and with Revolut Switzerland. Do you want to pay less and get more? Read on and we’ll tell you how.
Saving for old age. Sure, what you can do today, I’m happy to put off until tomorrow. Better to live now, later is still possible. Right? Get to know the five key factors that determine how much money you’ll get later. And no matter what type of saver you are,…
At the end of every year, banks, insurance companies and financial service providers advertise pillar 3a like crazy. And many people ask themselves: is a pillar 3a fund worthwhile? Is a pillar 3a securities solution worthwhile? Or is a pillar 3a savings account worthwhile for me? We’ve done the research…
You have a large amount of money in your account and are asking yourself: “How can I make more out of it, how can I invest the money safely?” Or have you received a large amount, for example as a bonus payment, 13th salary or inheritance? Discover how you can…
Do you know the game of chess? And would you like to earn more money with money? We explain how chess, the compound interest effect and your pension provision are connected. Read on and learn how you can make more of your money with little effort: how you can make…
December is full of parties, celebrations, presents… and spending! The financial consequences are often felt in January. We talk to Daniel Christen from Systemcredit about the January slump. He is familiar with the liquidity bottlenecks experienced by SMEs at the start of the year and believes that private individuals and…
The Federal Statistical Office regularly surveys the household income of Swiss citizens. At the end of 2018, SRF reported on the latest figures: On average, we have a household income of around CHF 10,000 and a savings amount of around CHF 1,500. In other words, a savings rate of 15…
We could actually do more with our money, we should have our pensions under control and we should get an overview. Why don’t we do this if we know it? That’s why we usually have an implementation problem and not a knowledge problem. It’s not enough to know something. Psychological…
Sandra is irritated. Yesterday everyone was saying that Facebook was deadly safe and today she hears and reads that the share price has plummeted by over 20 %. And she’s supposed to invest in shares? Pure casino! We take Sandra by the hand and show her which tips she can…
Look towards the sun and dream. Who doesn’t like to do that in summer? But then comes the reality check and with it a quick end for many dreams. Because dreams rarely come alone, they involve effort and the necessary finances. With the right approach, your dreams won’t fail because…
The trip is booked, the suitcase is packed and the vacation fund is hopefully well filled.
Oh no, changing money for the vacation – forgotten?
We often don’t think about how to get the foreign currency we need until just before we leave.
Discover a few quick tips to prevent too much money from your vacation fund going to the bank!
When we think of a household budget, we think of saving and counting pennies. It’s not just about keeping your spending under control and limiting yourself. A household budget helps you to achieve your long-term goals. For example, a major purchase, a home of your own or a longer trip…
We come across these terms again and again: active funds, passive funds, ETFs. However, the fund providers do not always say exactly what is behind them. There are often big differences in the fees. We take a look at where these come from and go along with the passive funds.
When saving in pillar 3a, you also have the option of investing your money in funds in addition to the traditional savings account. For some time now, these have also been available with a higher equity component. Let’s take a look at how you can make even more of your…
There are many ways to profit from the financial market. They all start with the fact that you have to start investing. Due to the many offers, this is not easy, but with a few considerations it is not that difficult. So, let’s get started right away.
