Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • How to Handle Unexpected Expenses Without Losing Control of Your Finances

    How to Handle Unexpected Expenses Without Losing Control of Your Finances

    Even the best budget can’t prepare you for every little situation that life throws at you. You can end up with sudden costs at any time, and most of the time, they arrive when you don’t need them.  A burst pipe, car repairs, or medical bills can quickly put pressure…

  • Why Live-In Caregivers Matter More Than You Think

    Why Live-In Caregivers Matter More Than You Think

    When most people think about caregivers, they imagine someone who visits a few times a week to help with basic tasks. While that’s true for some, there’s another type of caregiver who plays a much bigger role — the live-in caregiver. These are people who don’t just show up for…

  • Trump Designates Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

    Trump Designates Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

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    President Trump has officially designated major drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, opening the door for military action, intelligence operations, and closer cooperation with Mexico to combat the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S.

  • Trump for the noble prize? Many world leaders say so

    Trump for the noble prize? Many world leaders say so

    When we think of the Nobel Peace Prize, we think of individuals who have helped bring lasting peace to some of the world’s most troubled regions. Over the years, it has been awarded to presidents, prime ministers, activists, and organizations that worked tirelessly to end conflicts. Now, several world leaders…

  • America Offers $50 Million for the Capture of Nicolás Maduro

    America Offers $50 Million for the Capture of Nicolás Maduro

    The U.S. government has doubled its bounty on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to $50 million over drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. Here’s why Washington wants him captured and brought to justice.

  • Hidden Costs of Social Engagement for Older Adults

    Hidden Costs of Social Engagement for Older Adults

    Staying socially active is widely celebrated as the key to happier, longer lives, and indeed, book clubs, bridge nights, and volunteer lunches often light up an older adult’s calendar. Yet within the warm glow of companionship lie costs that are easy to overlook, especially for residents of senior living communities.…