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.

Recent Articles

From bricklayer to CHF 25 million net worth (part 1/4)
Mar, 16 2022

From bricklayer to CHF 25 million net worth (part 1/4)

Starting from nothing at 23, Pasquale built a CHF 25 million net worth in Switzerland. His raw journey, his choices and his mistakes (part 1/4).

The blog turns 8 🎉 (Swiss Investor Program + a personal change!)
Jan, 20 2022

The blog turns 8 🎉 (Swiss Investor Program + a personal change!)

8 years of happiness as a Swiss blogger! Let's go for the 2021 retrospective and the 2022 perspectives )

Journal of my journey towards Financial Independence in Switzerland (#4)
Oct, 20 2021

Journal of my journey towards Financial Independence in Switzerland (#4)

3/4 million in assets and CHF 300'000 invested in the stock market: current situation and FIRE considerations.

Self-building a house: a project made possible by frugality
May, 4 2021

Self-building a house: a project made possible by frugality

Through frugality and a simple lifestyle, the Biquet family self-built their house in the Pyrenees. A concrete and inspiring journey.

Consumers or investors, who has the (real) power to change the world?
Apr, 22 2021

Consumers or investors, who has the (real) power to change the world?

Who influences the most which companies make up our world? Consumers or investors? Here is the answer with a concrete example.

From renter to frugal homeowner: Raphaël’s FIRE story
Mar, 18 2021

From renter to frugal homeowner: Raphaël’s FIRE story

Frugality, budgeting, and investing: how Raphaël went from renting to owning in Switzerland without increasing his lifestyle.

The blog celebrates its 7th anniversary 🎉 (with a new project for 2021!)
Jan, 20 2021

The blog celebrates its 7th anniversary 🎉 (with a new project for 2021!)

My adventure as a Swiss blogger has been a waking dream for 7 years. And this year promises to be another great one!

Net worth and savings rate update October 2020 CHF 523'486.11 (+CHF 758.91)
Nov, 30 2020

Net worth and savings rate update October 2020 CHF 523'486.11 (+CHF 758.91)

It's time for my September's net worth, savings rate and expenses update.

My book 'Free by 40 in Switzerland' is now available
Nov, 24 2020

My book 'Free by 40 in Switzerland' is now available

My A-Z guide to achieving financial independence at age 40 in Switzerland is now available.

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