Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Author: Alain Guillot

  • Relax, Your Retirement Budget Might Go Further Than Expected

    Relax, Your Retirement Budget Might Go Further Than Expected

    If the recent stock market turbulence has you slashing your retirement budget, it might be a sign that you were relying too heavily on ever-rising asset prices. But new research suggests that spending less as you age isn’t necessarily a sign of poor planning—it’s actually quite common, even among those who plan well. The Myth…

  • 5 Tips for Getting Started in Real Estate

    5 Tips for Getting Started in Real Estate

    Investing in property is a fantastic way to earn a passive income, diversify your investment portfolio, and enjoy a steady and reliable capital appreciation that can set you up for retirement. But if you have little or no experience in the world of real estate, it can be difficult to know where to begin. How…

  • How To Quickly Improve Health And Safety Standards Within Your Business

    How To Quickly Improve Health And Safety Standards Within Your Business

    Here’s something you already know: you should never cut corners when it comes to health and safety.  After all, not only do safety failings cost employers millions each year, but they can also have a negative effect on your business at large, impacting everything from your reputation to your employee retention rates. In severe cases,…

  • How To Launch Your Business On A Budget

    How To Launch Your Business On A Budget

    If you’ve always dreamed about starting your own business but feel as though your finances are holding you back – you aren’t alone. In fact, 63% of would-be entrepreneurs state that a lack of financial security stops them from taking the plunge. However, as running your own company can be incredibly profitable, failing to take…

  • Beyond the Dumpster: Smarter Ways to Handle Bulky Business Waste

    Beyond the Dumpster: Smarter Ways to Handle Bulky Business Waste

    Most businesses don’t really think about waste—until it’s everywhere. That broken chair in the corner? The old printer collecting dust? The stacks of outdated office furniture crammed into storage? They just sit there, sometimes for years, because no one’s sure what to do with them. Then, when the clutter gets out of control, the usual…

  • Should the U.S. Eliminate the Department of Education?

    Should the U.S. Eliminate the Department of Education?

    The Department of Education (DOE) was created in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter with the goal of enforcing civil rights laws and improving education quality. However, critics argue that despite its massive $80 billion budget, student performance has declined, and American students consistently rank below many other industrialized nations in math, science, and reading. Trump’s…