Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Having FU money should be a priority in our financial lives

    Having FU money should be a priority in our financial lives

    This weekend I had a disagreement with a client.We both had reasons to be upset at each other.In his regular job, this client holds a position of authority, so he’s used to people deferring to him.In his frustration, he mumble “FU”.I looked at him in the eye, rose my voice…

  • The Importance of Speaking Up: What to Do If You Spot a Risk in the Workplace Environment

    The Importance of Speaking Up: What to Do If You Spot a Risk in the Workplace Environment

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    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you noticed something amiss in your workplace environment, but hesitated to speak up? Whether it’s an unsafe practice, unethical behavior, or potential risks that could harm the team or organization as a whole, staying silent can have serious consequences. In this…

  • What Steps Should You Take After the Unexpected Death of a Loved One?

    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…

  • Free Online Education, Khan Academy

    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…

  • Is it ethical to cancel student debt?

    Is it ethical to cancel student debt?

    There 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…

  • Aretha Franklin, Prince, and Michael Jackson, did they write a will?

    Aretha Franklin, Prince, and Michael Jackson, did they write a will?

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    Today 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…