Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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Stock Market Recap — Week of September 21–25, 2026
in Stock MarketWall Street just experienced a fascinating tug-of-war. Technology stocks wanted to rally. The bond market wanted to stop them. And somehow, technology won. For the week: 📈 Nasdaq: +2.1% 📈 S&P 500: +1.2% 📈 Dow Jones: +0.3% The Nasdaq’s strength was particularly impressive considering what happened in the Treasury market.…
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Smart Property Investments: Maximizing Your Asset’s Lifespan
in Real EstateA property’s long-term return depends on more than its purchase price and eventual selling price. The condition of the building, timing of major repairs and quality of installed materials all shape its financial performance. Deferred work can turn a manageable expense into an urgent capital project, while well-planned upgrades can…
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Stock Market Recap — September 25, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — September 25, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 710.79 +3.80 +0.54% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 744.50 +3.40 +0.46% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 53.08 +0.13 +0.25% Wall Street finished the week on a positive note Friday, despite a bond market…
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Risk Management for Your Personal Finances and Legacy
in BusinessA solid financial plan gives you a clear path to reach your goals, whether that’s buying a home or enjoying a comfortable retirement. But even the best-laid plans can get thrown off course by unexpected events. Real financial security isn’t just about how much money you have; it’s about building…
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Renting vs Buying: Why I Choose to Rent and Invest
Renting vs buying isn’t just about owning a home. See why I rent, invest my savings, avoid ownership costs and build wealth differently.
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Stock Market Recap — September 24, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — September 24, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 706.99 -0.61 -0.09% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 741.10 -0.11 -0.01% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 52.95 0.00 0.00% Wall Street spent Thursday caught between two competing stories. The bond market was flashing…