In Switzerland, the retirement age for both men and women is 65. However, this does not mean that you have to retire at this precise time. You have the option of drawing your pension early or a deferring it until later. Under the AHV/AVS 21 reform, you can now draw just a part of your pension early or defer it. We explain what you need to bear in mind to ensure a financially self-determined retirement.
Interior Designer Raoul Sanchez: Furnishing is a never-ending process
Raoul Sanchez is an interior designer and proprietor of Studio Visite Privée in the viaduct arches 1 & 2 in Zurich. For him, living is a form of self-determination. Furnishing reflects a person’s needs and desires and says a lot about their personality. We asked Raoul what tips he has for furnishing, from planning and financing to the design with shapes and materials.
Lower key interest rate: what will happen to my mortgage?
Last week, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprisingly lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5%. The US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB) have also announced their intention to lower their key interest rates in the coming quarters. Property owners are now wondering what impact this will have on their mortgage. Here is an overview of the most important issues related to the current interest rate cut.
Fine pastries, colourful eggs and fragrant flowers – finally Easter is here. Swiss Life would like to give you and your family some fun tips on how to spend the long weekend.