Articles & analysis
Our editorial team breaks down each month's developments in the Swiss insurance and finance market — no jargon, no hidden ads.
Cyber insurance for Swiss SMEs: why it's urgent in 2026
One in five Swiss SMEs suffered a cyberattack in 2025. Ransomware, phishing, data breach: what good cyber insurance covers.
Read article- Tax 13 May 2026 8 min
Retiring at 60 in Switzerland in 2026: what you need to know
AHV cut, pension reduction, withdrawal tax, contribution gaps: the real money questions of retiring at 60.
Read article - LAMal 12 May 2026 7 min
Cross-border workers: LAMal or CMU — making the right call in 2026
G permit, right of option, 3-month deadline: a French-Swiss cross-border worker must choose between LAMal and CMU. Here's how to decide.
Read article - Tax 29 Apr 2026 7 min
Swiss inheritance tax 2026: avoiding cantonal pitfalls
No federal inheritance tax but a cantonal patchwork. Geneva/Vaud/Zurich comparison + 4 planning levers.
Read article - LAMal 28 Apr 2026 6 min
Private hospital room: what LCA supplemental insurance really covers
Free choice of doctor, single room, out-of-canton hospital: the concrete differences between semi-private and private.
Read article - Mortgage 15 Apr 2026 8 min
Investing in Swiss buy-to-let real estate in 2026: what you need to know
Realistic net yield, tax, financing, tenant management: the guide to assess a Swiss buy-to-let investment in 2026.
Read article - LAMal 14 Apr 2026 5 min
Switching health insurer: the error-free cancellation guide
November 30 deadline, registered letter, exit certificate: everything you need to switch insurer without a coverage gap.
Read article - General 2 Apr 2026 6 min
Comparators: 5 signals to spot a real one from a fake
Default ranking by price, public methodology, no email-grab pop-ups, disclosed commissions.
Read article - Telecom 18 Mar 2026 4 min
2026 unlimited plans: the price war continues
Operators are dropping below CHF 30/month for unlimited 5G.
Read article - Auto 4 Mar 2026 5 min
Electric cars: why your auto premium drops in 2026
Claims data is in: EV drivers cause fewer accidents. Several insurers are rolling out dedicated rate cards.
Read article - Tax 22 Feb 2026 6 min
Pillar 3a 2026: new caps and the retroactive buy-in
The 2026 cap rises to CHF 7,258. And now you can retroactively fill the gaps of the past 10 years.
Read article - Mortgage 8 Feb 2026 7 min
SARON vs fixed rate in 2026: the right choice for your profile
With the SNB hesitating and long rates under pressure, how to weigh SARON flexibility against the safety of a 10-year fixed rate.
Read article - LAMal 15 Jan 2026 6 min
2026 LAMal premiums: why yours keeps rising
Breaking down the 6% average rise for 2026 and concrete levers to cap your bill without sacrificing coverage.
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