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Alpian Bank Review 2026

October 23, 2026

Review of the neobank Alpian for 2026. Multi-currency account, low foreign exchange fees, and wealth management in one app.

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Simple Steps to Wealth

October 23, 2026

There are simple steps you can take to slowly but with high probability build wealth through good financial foundations in Switzerland.

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Reclaim Withholding Tax in Switzerland: 35% and DA-1 Form

October 23, 2026

How Swiss residents get the 35% withholding tax back through the tax return and credit US dividend tax with the DA-1 form. Worked example and broker documents.

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Swiss Credit Cards Without FX Fees: 2026 Comparison

October 23, 2026

Swiss credit cards without foreign currency fees compared: Swisscard, Cumulus and debit cards. Including exchange rate costs, annual fees and cash withdrawal limits.

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Travel Insurance Comparison for Swiss Residents 2026: TCS ETI

October 21, 2026

Travel insurance for people living in Switzerland: TCS ETI prices and membership explained, plus AXA Intertours, CSS, Allianz Travel and Zurich compared.

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Yuh Review 2026: Fees, TWINT and Yuh vs Neon

October 21, 2026

Yuh review for Swiss residents: fees, the 0.95% FX markup, its own TWINT app, trading, pillar 3a and deposit protection, plus Yuh vs Neon with a CHF example.

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Best Brokers in Switzerland 2026: Fees Compared

October 20, 2026

Degiro, Interactive Brokers, Swissquote and Saxo compared for Swiss investors: trading fees on SIX and in the US, custody fees, currency exchange, stamp duty and US ETFs.

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Lombard Loans in Switzerland: Margin Rates Compared 2026

October 20, 2026

What a Lombard loan is and what it costs: CHF margin rates at Interactive Brokers, Saxo, Swissquote and Swiss banks, loan-to-value by asset class, a worked example.

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Rent Deposit in Switzerland: Bank Account or Insurance? (2026)

October 20, 2026

Rent deposit account or rental deposit insurance in Switzerland? Bank and insurer fees, costs over several years, the legal rules and how to get your deposit back.

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Travel Hacking in Switzerland 2026: Are Miles Credit Cards Worth It?

October 20, 2026

Are miles credit cards worth it in Switzerland? Swisscard and Cornercard Miles & More cards, American Express Membership Rewards and a worked example against cashback.

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Best Bank Accounts for Students and Young Adults in Switzerland 2026

October 15, 2026

Comparison of the four best bank accounts for students and young adults in Switzerland (ZKB, UBS, Raiffeisen, PostFinance) by interest, cashback, and perks

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Best joint bank accounts in Switzerland: Comparison 2026

October 15, 2026

Joint bank accounts for couples in Switzerland: Yuh&Me, Bank WIR, ZKB, Migros Bank and neon duo compared, with costs for two cards, conditions and a budget example.

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Best Third Pillar in Switzerland 2026: Pillar 3a Providers Compared

October 10, 2026

Which third pillar (pillar 3a) is best? finpension, VIAC, True Wealth and frankly compared: costs, custom strategies, stock allocation and multiple accounts. Plus neon, Yuh and...

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Swiss Bank Account for US Citizens: 4 Options (2026)

October 10, 2026

PostFinance, UBS, ZKB or Migros Bank? Comparison for US persons living in Switzerland: fees, FATCA documents, account opening, and recommendation.

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Third Pillar in Switzerland 2026: How Private Pension Saving Works

October 10, 2026

The Swiss third pillar explained: pillar 3a vs 3b, the 2026 maximum contribution, catch-up payments, taxes, withdrawals and how to invest your pillar 3a.

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3 Best Free Swiss Bank Accounts Compared 2026: ZKB, Migros Bank, WIR

May 15, 2026

ZKB Banking, Migros Bank Free, and WIR Bank all offer truly free Swiss bank accounts with debit cards included. Head-to-head comparison for 2026 — fees, features, and who each one...

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Best Credit Cards in Switzerland 2026: Cumulus, Certo, Swisscard & Amex

May 15, 2026

Compare the best Swiss credit cards for 2026: Cembra Certo, Migros Cumulus, Swisscard Cashback, poinz, Coop Supercard, Amex and premium cards. See annual fees, cashback, foreign...

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Neon Bank Review 2026: Is It Still Worth It?

May 15, 2026

After the May 2025 pricing overhaul, is Neon still the best Swiss neobank? Honest review of the Free, Plus, Global, and Metal plans for 2026 — fees, limits, and who Neon is still...

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How to securely Buy and Store Crypto Currency

December 24, 2025

How safely buy and store cryptocurrency in Switzerland. Compare crypto exchanges like Kraken and SwissBorg, understand custodial vs self-custody options, and find the best...

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Swiss Savings Accounts Comparison: Where to Find the Best Interest Rates in 2025

October 15, 2025

Although interest rates for savings accounts in Switzerland are lower in 2025 than in 2024, attractive savings accounts can still be found. In this article, I compare the best...

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Charles Schwab International Review 2025

May 6, 2025

Comprehensive Charles Schwab International Review 2025 for Swiss investors: Fees, access to US ETFs, currency exchange and direct comparison with Interactive Brokers. Find out if...

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Get foreign Cash cheaply in Switzerland

October 11, 2024

This article shows you the most cost-effective ways to obtain foreign currencies in Switzerland. We compare various providers such as SBB, Zürcher Kantonalbank, and UBS to help...

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Advice for Effective Personal Accounting

July 30, 2024

Learn how to improve your financial situation and achieve your goals through precise tracking of income and expenses, as well as smart budgeting.

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Radicant Review 2024 (Discontinued)

July 20, 2024

In this article, we take a look at Radicant's innovative approach to sustainable banking and investing, analyze the core banking functions, investment opportunities, and the...

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