Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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The Eternal Pull of the Financial Soothsayers: Trump’s Election and the Predictive Game
in Stock MarketToday, half of market and political predictors are baking in glory, while the other half are retrieving into a dark corner of the internet to find their own spin on why/how they went wrong. The demand for active stock pickers, market pundits, and fund managers has never waned. Though passive…
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What Makes a Business More Inviting?
in BusinessCreating an inviting atmosphere in a business can mean the difference between attracting new customers or turning them away. When people feel welcomed, they’re more likely to return, recommend the business to friends, and spend more time (and money) enjoying the experience. This is why businesses put so much effort…
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Challenges and Opportunities of Declining Birth Rates
in OpinionFertility rates are falling worldwide, across all income levels, education backgrounds, and labor force participation rates among women. According to the World Bank and UN estimates, the current global fertility rate is approximately 2.4 children per woman—down from about 5 children per woman in the 1950s. A replacement fertility rate…
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5 Admin Tasks Every Business Owner Should Know About
in BusinessWhen you mention the word “admin” to a business owner, a rush of dread may appear across their face. It may be the type of job that you enjoy doing, but it isn’t always the most enjoyable way to spend your time whilst you’re trying to spin hundreds of plates…
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Starting an RESP Right After Birth: How Early Education Savings Lead to Career Success
The job market is becoming more competitive these days, and it’s become very important to start planning your child’s future early in order for them to be successful in life. According to Statista, in 2022, over 2.19 million students were enrolled in post-secondary institutions in Canada. In 2020, 69% of…
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How to save $9 million on a secretary’s salary
in Self MadeOriginal article in the NYTimes The formula is simple. There’s no magic involved. Spend less than you earn and invest the rest. Sylvia Bloom became a millionaire on a secretary’s salary. Often, we attribute wealth to high-paying careers in fields like computer science, medicine, or law, or to a…