The Local Switzerland 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 Why 2026 is a good year for retirees in Switzerland Thanks to sound investments, 2025 was a lucrative year for second-pillar pensions – including for foreign workers employed in Switzerland. And they will benefit in 2026. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260512/why-2026-is-a-good-year-for-retirees-in-switzerlands Tue, 12 May 2026 15:37:34 +0200 why-2026-is-a-good-year-for-retirees-in-switzerlands EXPLAINED: How Switzerland could penalise you if you retire early If you are dreaming of stopping work before the statuary retirement age of 65, you may have to rethink your strategy — at least, that’s what the Swiss government wants you to do. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250602/explained-how-switzerland-could-penalise-you-if-you-retire-early Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:52:07 +0200 explained-how-switzerland-could-penalise-you-if-you-retire-early