Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Closing the Books on 2024: Key Market Trends and a Look Ahead

    Closing the Books on 2024: Key Market Trends and a Look Ahead

    We’re closing the book on 2024 and taking a look at what 2025 might hold. As of today, December 16, 2024, here are the stock market gains for the past 12 months: My own portfolio is split 50% in the S&P 500 and 50% in the TSX, giving me an…

  • How Outdoor Adventures Boost Teamwork and Leadership Skills in Kids

    How Outdoor Adventures Boost Teamwork and Leadership Skills in Kids

    In an era where digital technology often dominates young people’s lives, outdoor adventures provide a refreshing and impactful way for kids to develop essential life skills. Activities that take place in the great outdoors encourage physical activity, social interaction, and emotional growth, all while fostering teamwork and leadership abilities. And…

  • If You’re New To The Investing Game, Here Is Some Advice For You

    If You’re New To The Investing Game, Here Is Some Advice For You

    Have you decided that you want to get into investing? That’s a fantastic idea! Over the years, investing has become more popular among the average person, rather than previously where it was mainly just businesses that partook in this. A lot of people have made their careers through investing, where…

  • How to Make Your Business Premises More Welcoming

    How to Make Your Business Premises More Welcoming

    Running a business involves managing clients, projects, employees, and the focus of this article, real estate. Whether you own your business premises or you rent the property, it’s vital to make sure that your offices or workspace is as welcoming as possible. You want people to want to be there,…

  • Trump’s Deregulation Agenda: Unpacking Economic Impacts and Investment Opportunities

    Trump’s Deregulation Agenda: Unpacking Economic Impacts and Investment Opportunities

    Regarding the economy, the Trump administration made three main promises: Today, we will focus on deregulation. The main idea of deregulation is to stimulate growth of the economy by reducing government oversight, particularly in industries such as banking, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence (AI), and the oil and gas sector. Banking Sector…

  • How to Ensure Your Job Works For You

    How to Ensure Your Job Works For You

    Unless you’re extremely lucky, then you’ll need to have a job. That’s just how the world is. Even if your job isn’t perfect, it should have a mostly positive impact on your life. Alas, that’s not always the case. The working world is complicated, and it’s all too easy for…