Author: Alain Guillot
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What Steps Should You Take After the Unexpected Death of a Loved One?
Some deaths are expected, to some extent, but they can often come out of the blue too. When a loved one dies unexpectedly, it can come as a huge shock that’s difficult to handle. However, while you’re dealing with this unexpected blow, you also have to keep going. Not only do you have your usual…
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Free Online Education, Khan Academy
Do you wish you could take some college classes from the best teachers in the word, for free… I hear it all the time: Well, I don’t agree with those ideas. Getting a good education doesn’t require going to Ivy League schools. The internet has opened a world of opportunity if you want to become…
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Is it ethical to cancel student debt?
in OpinionThere has been a lot of debate lately about the fairness of canceling student debt. For me, It’s an easy to understand principle. You borrow money, you pay it back. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a car loan, a credit card debt, a mortgage, or student debt. You borrow the money, you gave your word…
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Aretha Franklin, Prince, and Michael Jackson, did they write a will?
in LawToday we will speak about three well know artists, their decision to write or not to write a will, and how that turned out for them. Let’s start with Michal Jackson (1958-2009). Michael Jackson was a singer, songwriter, and dancer. He was known as the King of Pop and regarded as one of the most…
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Better family planning: Over the counter birth control pills are now available to everyone
Imagine that your are living your day to day life with your boyfriend and one day, by accident, you become pregnant. Wow, that can really derail your life and your finances. If you decide to get an abortion, in some states you could go to prison. Well, imagine that you could prevent getting pregnant with…
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Indra Nooyi, ex-CEO of PepsiCo succeeded in spite of being an immigrant, brown, and a woman
in Self MadeYes, there is a lot of racial discrimination and sexism, but the ideal of meritocracy is still a powerful ideal in North America. Many women, racial minorities, and immigrants are overcoming racism and sexism with their talent, skills, and discipline, and are populating the offices of the most powerful companies in the world. I still…