💰 Your Money, Your Move 💰


Financial Decisions for Expats in Switzerland

 

✅ Taking control of your finances

Managing your own money is not just a good habit. Particularly for many women, it’s essential. Women often earn less over a lifetime, take career breaks for caregiving, work part-time more often, and tend to live longer. No matter the situation, there’s more to cover with fewer resources, which makes planning ahead all the more important.

 

🪎 Letting your money work for you

You may have heard of compound interest, but have you seen what it can really do? When your returns earn returns of their own, even modest amounts can grow significantly over time. A savings account is a safe place for your emergency fund, but on its own it rarely keeps pace with rising prices. To build lasting wealth, your money needs to do more than sit still.

 

📈 Getting started with investing

Investing can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This session will walk you through the basics: how and where to invest your money, what your options are, and how to choose an approach that fits your goals and comfort level. You don’t need to be an expert to begin.

 

🏝️ Moving on from Switzerland? Know where your pension stands 

If you’re planning to leave Switzerland, whether for work, family, or a new adventure, it’s important to know what happens to your retirement savings. Your options depend on where you’re heading and which type of pension assets you hold, so a little preparation now can save you headaches and money later.

 

💪🏼 Step into a new feeling of financial confidence. Your future self will thank you 🤩

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​​🗓  Friday 20th November 2026

⏰  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

📍 Gundeli Community Centre, Solothurnerstrasse 39, 4053 Basel (tram stop: Solothurnerstrasse, close to the back of SBB)

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About Jacqueline

 

Dr. Jacqueline Henn has been a lecturer in banking and finance at the University of Basel for 25 years. Driven by her passion for personal finance, she teaches courses for a wide range of audiences, from students and post-doctoral researchers to young adults and adults in continuing education. 

 

She serves on the boards of a bank, a pension fund and a rating agency. Her two teenagers keep her busy, and she loves spending time in nature.

 

www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-henn

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