https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Switzerland was named the best country for senior citizens. But how much money do you need to have to afford life here? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240927/how-much-money-do-you-need-in-switzerland-to-retire-comfortably Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:29:59 +0200 how-much-money-do-you-need-in-switzerland-to-retire-comfortably Europe's happiest retirees live in Switzerland with some 80 percent of people aged 65 to 80 very satisfied with their lives. So what makes Switzerland such a great place to grow old in? https://www.thelocal.ch/20211029/a-few-of-the-benefits-of-growing-older-in-switzerland Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:24:32 +0200 a-few-of-the-benefits-of-growing-older-in-switzerland Swiss life expectancy hit a new record in 2024 with a number of studies suggesting that living in Switzerland will help you enjoy a longer life. Why is that the case? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240702/the-reasons-why-living-in-switzerland-can-prolong-your-life Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:49:20 +0200 the-reasons-why-living-in-switzerland-can-prolong-your-life The Swiss Federal Council's planned pension reforms aim to equalise widow and widower pensions - but they also are likely to amount to cuts in survivor benefits. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240329/switzerland-mulls-changes-to-survivor-pensions Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:48:33 +0100 switzerland-mulls-changes-to-survivor-pensions Swiss voters on Sunday overwhelmingly backed a proposal to increase pension payments for retirees. But what happens now? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240304/what-happens-next-after-switzerlands-historic-pension-vote Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:40:31 +0100 what-happens-next-after-switzerlands-historic-pension-vote Switzerland's two public votes on Sunday March 3rd offer Swiss voters two different versions of reality – the elderly as vulnerable versus the elderly as strong. Clare O’Dea asks whether pensioners need protection or a push. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240227/opinion-switzerland-faces-two-pension-votes-but-neither-offers-a-solution Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:44:36 +0100 opinion-switzerland-faces-two-pension-votes-but-neither-offers-a-solution One of the two pension-related issues on the ballot in a national referendum on March 3rd is the proposal to raise the retirement age in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240214/analysis-why-switzerland-cant-avoid-increasing-retirement-age Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:04:28 +0100 analysis-why-switzerland-cant-avoid-increasing-retirement-age If you work in Switzerland, you know that the country’s pension system is composed of three pillars. Combined with the other two, the third one (if you can afford it), will increase your standard of living in retirement. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240215/what-is-swiss-third-pillar-pension-and-how-can-it-benefit-you Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:49:15 +0100 what-is-swiss-third-pillar-pension-and-how-can-it-benefit-you Not all of Switzerland’s referendum issues incite such controversies as the upcoming one on the 13th pension. How would the new law impact employees and retirees — if it passes? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240212/referendum-how-would-retirees-in-switzerland-benefit-from-13th-pension-payout Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:07:37 +0100 referendum-how-would-retirees-in-switzerland-benefit-from-13th-pension-payout There are many reasons why a foreign resident may want to be naturalised in Switzerland. Is planning to retire in the country one of them? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240118/is-there-any-benefit-in-becoming-swiss-if-i-want-to-stay-and-retire-here Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:10:19 +0100 is-there-any-benefit-in-becoming-swiss-if-i-want-to-stay-and-retire-here Most pensioners, no matter the country, have lower incomes than the working population. What is the situation in Switzerland? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240209/in-numbers-do-retirees-in-switzerland-have-enough-money-to-live Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:52:39 +0100 in-numbers-do-retirees-in-switzerland-have-enough-money-to-live Many foreign workers intend to stay in Switzerland when they retire and pick out several key reasons for their decision, a new survey reveals. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240122/the-reasons-why-foreigners-want-to-stay-and-retire-in-switzerland Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:20:42 +0100 the-reasons-why-foreigners-want-to-stay-and-retire-in-switzerland In the United States, people over the age of 65 are entitled to government-sponsored Medicare insurance which covers their health costs. Does a similar system exist in Switzerland as well, or must seniors continue to pay for health insurance themselves? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240119/is-swiss-health-insurance-cheaper-or-even-free-for-pensioners Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:30:53 +0100 is-swiss-health-insurance-cheaper-or-even-free-for-pensioners Many people come to work in Switzerland but do they all plan to retire here? What are the reasons they want to stay or why do they intend to leave once working life is over? We want to hear from you. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240116/tell-us-do-you-plan-to-stay-in-switzerland-when-you-retire Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:28:29 +0100 tell-us-do-you-plan-to-stay-in-switzerland-when-you-retire If you have spent many years living and working in Switzerland, you may want to remain here once you retire. But can you do that? https://www.thelocal.ch/20221011/reader-question-can-i-keep-hold-of-my-swiss-residency-permit-after-i-retire Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:40:49 +0200 reader-question-can-i-keep-hold-of-my-swiss-residency-permit-after-i-retire Many people dream of retiring in Switzerland, but there are many things to take into account before doing so, with the budget being at the top of the list. Here are some other things you should consider as well. https://www.thelocal.ch/20220818/health-prices-and-safety-is-switzerland-a-good-country-to-retire-in Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:42:43 +0200 health-prices-and-safety-is-switzerland-a-good-country-to-retire-in While still working, a person over the age of 50 in Switzerland must set aside 14 percent of their income for retirement. How does this compare to other countries? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210521/how-much-should-you-save-for-a-comfortable-retirement-in-switzerland Fri, 21 May 2021 17:03:58 +0200 how-much-should-you-save-for-a-comfortable-retirement-in-switzerland