Vested benefits blog articles

06.01.2026

What’s the best vested benefits account in Switzerland?

This comparison of over 70 banks shows that depositing of pension fund assets in vested benefits accounts no longer yields interest.

17.11.2025

Vested benefits account in the event of death: Who gets the money?

If someone who has a vested benefits account dies, the obvious conclusion is that this money will be distributed to the heirs. But this is not the case. In this article, we explain why and how vested benefits are distributed.

01.09.2025

Vested benefits account: everything you need to know

A vested benefits account is required if you leave your job without immediately taking up a new position.

23.07.2025

What is a vested benefits foundation?

What is a vested benefits foundation - and when do you need one? In this article, you will find out how vested benefits foundations work, how they differ from pension funds and why finpension has two foundations of its own.

13.03.2025

Withdrawal of the 2nd pillar in Switzerland: When is that possible?

When can money held in a pension fund or in a vested benefits account be withdrawn?

09.01.2025

Staggered investment with finpension: How to proceed

With a vested benefits account, staggered investing is impossible without further ado, as the entire credit balance is transferred in one go. This article shows how you can make a staggered investment with finpension.

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