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Budget planning

Clear budget planning is the foundation for financial security and flexibility. With our budget planning services, we analyze your income and expenses to provide transparency regarding your financial situation. Together, we develop a tailored plan that supports your goals and helps you avoid financial bottlenecks. Use our budget calculator to independently review your finances and take the first step toward a structured financial plan. This way, you not only maintain an overview of your finances but also create room for your future plans.

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The basics

A long-term investment strategy begins with a clear picture of your financial starting point. Budget planning forms the foundation of that starting point, as it creates transparency around income and expenses – and shows how much capital is actually available for targeted investments and smart financial decisions.

A key factor here is the savings rate: how much of your income remains after expenses – and can be invested long-term or set aside for future goals?

A well-structured budget is not an end in itself, however. It is the first building block of a comprehensive financial architecture. Once there is clarity about income, expenses, and savings rate, the next step is our Holistic Wealth Advice – a structured overview of all assets and liabilities.

Thus, budget planning creates the necessary foundation to develop a complete picture of your overall financial situation – it is the basis for sound and sustainable investment decisions. In planning your budget, we capture not only fixed and variable costs, but also fluctuations and non-recurring items.

The process includes:

1. Recording
and categorizing all income and expenses
2. Analysis
of surpluses or structural deficits
3. Identification
of potential savings and liquidity reserves
4. Calculation
of the savings rate
5. Preparation
of all relevant budget data – as preparation for the Holistic Wealth Advice

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Tips & tricks

  • Save automatically: Transfer a fixed amount to a separate savings account right after each paycheck.
  • Plan for irregular expenses: E.g., vacation, larger insurance premiums or annual health insurance invoices – set money aside monthly.
  • Track small expenses: They add up over time.
  • Include a buffer: A monthly financial cushion ensures flexibility and peace of mind.
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smzh for you

As an independent financial partner, smzh ag offers:

  • Personal advice: We analyze your income and expenses together with you and develop a tailored budget.
  • Efficient tools: Use our free budget calculator and template to optimize your planning.
  • Long-term support: We assist you in implementing your financial goals and are always available to help.

Latest investment updates

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Investment Guide – October 2025

In the October issue of smzh Investment Guide, we explain why the glass is never only half empty and focusing solely on potential downsides may obscure genuine opportunities. History shows that those who stay invested and stay focused on long-term goals are best positioned to benefit as the glass gradually fills up again.

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Investment Guide – September 2025

Equity markets continue to reach new highs despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainties, and concerns about global economic growth, leading investors to wonder whether it might be best to “sleep through” September. We explain why staying invested is key, even during market turbulence.

Don’t miss the monthly Investment Guide – subscribe now and recognize opportunities early.

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As detailed as necessary, but as simple as possible. The goal is a realistic picture – not perfection.

At least once a year or when major changes occur (e.g., job change, new family member, relocation).

Then we’ll analyze your spending structure together with you and identify optimization opportunities. Small changes can often make a big difference.