Financial Independence (FIRE) in Switzerland

The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is gaining popularity in Switzerland, but it is often misunderstood. In this category, I explain the basics of FIRE as they apply to Switzerland, how to set your goal (FIRE number), and what steps to take to make real progress. You'll find my progress journal, inspiring reader testimonials, and practical thoughts on long-term motivation. The goal: to show you that financial independence is truly possible in Switzerland.

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Savings rate for June 2015
Jul, 22 2015

Savings rate for June 2015

Didn't I tell you that 2015 was going to be a damn great year? We were so busy at the MP household with our recent home purchase that we didn't even have the time to celebrate the awesome June month!

Introducing the 'Richest Blogger Single Advice' series
Jul, 15 2015

Introducing the 'Richest Blogger Single Advice' series

There is no better way to learn how to be rich than to ask the ones who already made it successfully. That's why I decided to launch this 'richest blogger single advice' series. Let's learn from the masters!

Savings rate for May 2015
Jun, 29 2015

Savings rate for May 2015

Lot of things happen at work and at home currently. It's hard to keep up the pace of writing these days but better later than never as one says! Here we go with our May savings rate!

9 concrete action points from the book - Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less'
May, 18 2015

9 concrete action points from the book - Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit …

'Did you ever read a book that changed your life in so many aspects that you can't stop recommending it to every single person you meet? Then, you will understand why I'm so enthusiastic about this -Essentialism- book! You simply must read it!'

Savings rate for April 2015
May, 6 2015

Savings rate for April 2015

'I'm saying this since four months but it will have to change at some point. Anyway 2015 is gonna be a damn great year!!! I somehow forgot how much I gave at work in 2014 and the corresponding generated overtime. I chose to get it paid instead of compensated as I have enough vacations. So let's see how we did in April!'

My concrete to-do list for becoming a millionaire (in Switzerland)
Apr, 20 2015

My concrete to-do list for becoming a millionaire (in Switzerland)

Here is my list of concrete steps to become a millionaire in Switzerland: savings, investments, and key decisions, based on my actual experience.

My 2015 goals - Q1 update
Apr, 15 2015

My 2015 goals - Q1 update

It is crazy how time flies!!! Q1 is already over, spring is coming, sunset is delayed by one hour, and soon we'll enjoy a great summer! I think it's time for a goals checkpoint, don't you?

Savings rate for March 2015
Apr, 6 2015

Savings rate for March 2015

As planned last month, we are back to 'usual' monthly incomes. Unfortunately, we got an increase of expenses (which was planned) that lowered dramatically our overall savings rate. Let's see how we did in March!

Home office, a taste of early retirement
Mar, 18 2015

Home office, a taste of early retirement

Have you ever felt that your early retirement plans seems to be so far from now? Do you dream about getting a small piece of the financial freedom cake a bit in advance - just to feel how it tastes? Then home office might be the answer to your wishes!

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