History time: Introduction to the Swiss first pillar

The OASI, short for old-age and survivors’ insurance, is the 1st pillar of the pension system. Its purpose is to cover our basic needs or those of our spouse(s) or kid(s) in case of death. …

Introduction In Switzerland, retirement is based on the well-known three-pillar system. The first pillar, called AVS (Old-Age and Survivors Insurance), forms the foundation of the country’s retirement provision. It guarantees a basic pension to the…

Introduction Welcome to this article, dedicated to one of the most important aspects of retirement planning in Switzerland: securing the maximum pension from the first pillar (AVS). If you’ve had the chance to read our other articles…