The Swiss retirement system is unique. It comprises of three different pillars. 1st Pillar Also known as AHV. Its purpose is to provide basic income during retirement and to make sure that one will be okay. This pillar is compulsory for everyone working in Switzerland. A portion of salary received

Why should you care about account fees? After all they are only a small percentage. Remember compounding interest? Fees are compounding too.

If you are thinking about getting a 3A account or already have one, do you know how much in fees you'll be paying or have been paying? Checkout some of the most common fees that we get charged for.

Here's a bit of good news for everyone that has been investing - be it through your trading accounts or 3A. You are enjoying the power of compound interest.

We've heard it. We need a few 3A accounts, but how many?

Probably one of the most asked questions by people who just moved to Switzerland: What is pillar 3? Do I need it?

You probably have heard about Pensionskasse or pension fund. But do you know that each company has a different policy?

Heard about AHV? How does it work? This week we'll talk all about retirement.

Here's a bit of good news for everyone that has been investing - be it through your trading accounts or 3A. You are enjoying the power of compound interest.