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08/02/2012 Insurance in Switzerland 101

Swiss insurance An introduction to compulsory and optional forms of insurance in Switzerland, from health insurance to home insurance in Switzerland.

18/01/2012 Private health insurance -- which policy and what counts?

Private health insurance Everyone should have health insurance, but finding the right coverage can be a painstaking task. Paul Wolf of Innovative Benefits Consultants...

12/01/2012 Retirement planning for American expats (part II)

Retirement planning for American expats In this second article of a two-part series on the proper use of retirement accounts for Americans living abroad, expert David Kuenzi considers the...

26/05/2011 Tips for Swiss expatriates in the United States

Swiss citizens planning on becoming US residents need to plan ahead. Guillaume Francioli and Jonathan Lachowitz, both experts in the legal and...

30/03/2011 Portable Retirement Plans

Russell Hammond, Principal Client Adviser from AES International, considers some of the issues and wider choices affecting expats in planning for...

29/03/2011 Editor's Guide: Pensions & Insurance in Switzerland

Here's a short introduction to our Pensions & Insurance section for Switzerland.

23/03/2011 Expat guide to offshore investment

Overwhelmed by the number of offshore investment products available? Russell Hammond guides you through the basics.

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Residence and work permits in Switzerland

Residence and work permits in Switzerland

How to apply for a residency or work permit in Switzerland for you and your family.

How to rent and buy a house in Switzerland

How to rent and buy a house in Switzerland

Information about renting property and obtaining a mortgage in Switzerland.

Switzerland's healthcare system

Switzerland's healthcare system

Information about the Swiss healthcare system, health insurance, pharmacies and emergency numbers.

Banking in Switzerland

Banking in Switzerland

Explaining Swiss currency, banknotes, credit cards and bureaux de change.