Banking and money
Accounts, salary payments and taxes.
How to open a Swiss bank account before your residence permit arrives
You have signed the employment contract, registered at the commune, maybe even found a flat.
Read the 101Why invest, and how to build a strategy you will actually stick to
An investment strategy is a written set of rules that decides what you buy, in what proportion, and what you do when markets fall.
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Insurances
LaMal basics and choosing a model.
Understanding health insurance in Switzerland: a must-read guide for getting your new life off to a good start
Moving to Switzerland is a major step.
Read the 101Supplemental insurance in Switzerland: how to choose the right coverage for your new life?
When you arrive in Switzerland, you’ll soon discover that taking out basic health insurance is compulsory.
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Pensions and savings
The three pillars, and how to use the third.
Understanding the Swiss three-pillar system: the essential guide to planning for your future
Moving to Switzerland means discovering a new healthcare system, a new job market… but also a new way of planning for your retirement.
Read the 101Savings account or life insurance: which option should you choose for your third pillar in Switzerland?
When you start planning your retirement provision in Switzerland, one question often comes up: is it better to open a third-pillar savings account or opt f
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