Life Stories

Martina Gantenbein likes to jump in at the deep end. She decided to change her career and join Swiss Life, and is now a successful pensions advisor. There is barely a problem that she cannot solve. Martina values the versatility, flexibility and, above all, the human aspect of her job. We wanted to know what motivates her on a daily basis.

Every year, thousands of Swiss people decide to move abroad. There are many reasons for this: love, career, a thirst for adventure or the desire for a self-determined new start. But amongst all the excitement and preparations, one important aspect is often neglected: pensions. We have summarised the key tips on how to best manage your pension fund and plan other elements of your future provisions when emigrating from Switzerland.

Staying in a rental apartment or buying your own home – what is best for you? There’s no one right answer to this. Both types of housing have their advantages and disadvantages. We will show you the main differences as well as the important factors to consider so that you can be self-determined in choosing what is currently best for your situation.