Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Category: Personal Finance

  • Eight Understated Signs of Financial Freedom

    Eight Understated Signs of Financial Freedom

    In a world that often associates wealth with flashy cars and designer brands, the truly financially secure often fly under the radar. Real financial confidence doesn’t need to shout—it’s found in habits, choices, and a sense of security that speaks for itself. Here are 8 understated signs that someone is financially well-off, even if they…

  • Success Is Available to All of Us – Just Reach Out and Grab It

    Success Is Available to All of Us – Just Reach Out and Grab It

    Success has many definitions. Consider this: an Uber driver who works 4 hours a day and spends the rest of their time with friends and family, visiting the park, enjoying a drink, relaxing, and watching Netflix might be considered more successful than an attorney who works 10 hours a day, six days a week, barely…

  • Wastefulness: Throwing Money Away That Could Be Better Invested

    Wastefulness: Throwing Money Away That Could Be Better Invested

    We all try to strive for financial stability, but many of us tend to spend our money on unnecessaries. And although those small indulgences tend to bring temporary comfort or joy, when they become routine, they gnaw at the edges of our financial well-being. Imagine reallocating that money to more meaningful investments that will, over…

  • Starting an RESP Right After Birth: How Early Education Savings Lead to Career Success 

    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 children in Canada under the…

  • Prenuptial agreements. Should you get one?

    Prenuptial agreements. Should you get one?

    I didn’t have a prenuptial agreement. My story. When I got married with my ex-wife, Cheryl, we didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement. Did you? Would you? At the time, we both had a little money—just a few thousand dollars each. We were young, didn’t have much, and weren’t concerned about dividing assets in case of…

  • Profitable Passions: Collecting Hobbies with Fantastic Investment Value

    Profitable Passions: Collecting Hobbies with Fantastic Investment Value

    While profits and innovation often dominate in business, a quieter revolution is taking place right under our noses. Collecting hobbies as a profitable pastime that promises lucrative returns. From vintage wines to rare toys, collecting can turn idle downtime into profitable ventures that yield significant returns. A Sip Worth Savoring: Collecting Vintage Wines Are you…