Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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Should the U.S. Eliminate the Department of Education?
in PoliticsThe 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…
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Should You Add An Extra Bedroom To Your Home?
in Real EstateAdding an extra bedroom to your property could have major benefits from boosting its value to providing an extra room for guests. This post explores some of these benefits, as well as comparing some of the different ways to create this additional space. Why add an extra bedroom? Support a…
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Considering Going Back to School? Here’s What You Need to Know
For many of us, going back to school as an adult is an attractive choice to make. When you want to further your education, going back to college to get your graduate degree, PhD, or even getting professional qualification can sound like a great idea. But how do you know…
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A Simple Formula for a Fulfilling Life: Independence and Purpose
Understanding Purpose and Independence in Personal Finance Purpose varies for everyone—family, community, religion, work, or personal passion. However, independence is more universal. The desire to be independent, the obstacles preventing it, and the self-sabotaging behaviors that hinder it are common threads across cultures and generations. Take my neighbor, Rosa (a…
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The Psychology of Wealth: Why Your Mindset Matters More Than Money
Wealth isn’t just about digits stacked in a bank account or a closet full of things you don’t even wear. It’s about how you feel when you check your balance. Calm or panicked? Empowered or ashamed? Money may be math on the surface, but underneath, it’s all emotion. There’s something…
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President Trump Strikes Back! The U.S. Finally Takes Charge Against Houthi Terrorists
in PoliticsPresident Trump has finally decided to take action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. For those who might not be familiar, the Houthis are a group based in Yemen, backed by Iran, and they’ve been causing quite a stir lately. Since November 2023, these rebels have targeted numerous merchant vessels…