Author: Alain Guillot
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Turning Inflation into Opportunity: Strategies for Thriving in a High-Cost Economy
Inflation is high, and I can feel it. Food costs more, going out to restaurants costs more, and the cost of housing is going through the roof. Many of my friends are nervous and unhappy, and most of them are looking for solutions to cut costs. Cutting costs is easy: you buy the bare minimum…
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3 Tips for Hosting Private Business Meetings at Home
Hosting a private business meeting at home can be both convenient and cost-effective. Still, if any meetings are going to be successful and productive, you want to create an environment that is both professional and comfortable for your attendees. Whether you’re discussing important business strategies, negotiating deals, or brainstorming new ideas, here are 3 helpful…
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From Financial Hardship to FIRE: My Journey to Frugality and Financial Independence
Today I would like to speak about frugality and why am I so frugal. I have always lived a frugal life, but now as I am transitioning into retirement, I am questioning my frugality. When I came to Canada, as an international student, I experienced financial hardship, like most college students. I was working under…
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Passion vs. Paycheck: The Reality of Choosing a College Major
There is an ongoing debate about whether to study what you’re passionate about or to study for a job that will pay well. I studied to make money, and now that I have financial stability, I am able to pursue other passions such as dance, photography and podcasting. On the other hand, many people who…
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Why Are Your Finances Currently Circling The Drain?
Why are your finances currently circling the drain? If you are struggling financially, this is a question that you are going to need to ask yourself so that you can get the problem or problems sorted sooner rather than later. The quicker that you make these changes, the better off you are going to be…
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You Don’t need to make your bed to be successful
I have listened to hundreds of podcast episodes on the topic of success and achievement, and many of them insisting that in order to be successful you need to wake up early, make your bed, and take cold showers. Well, I am neither rich nor famous but I have obtained financial independence, without ever waking…