Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Category: Personal Finance

  • 4 Ways to Save Money on Car Expenses

    4 Ways to Save Money on Car Expenses

    Cars can be expensive to buy and just as expensive to run, which is why you want to be mindful of how much you spend on the car itself. Not only that but you want to do a rough estimation of how much your car will cost to run whether that’s fuel or insurance. Can…

  • Planning For Your Financial Future Will Help You In The Long Run

    Planning For Your Financial Future Will Help You In The Long Run

    Planning for your financial future will help you in the long run. You will find that you benefit much more when you’re in your older years if you start planning when you are young. We understand that if you might not want to think too much about your future when you’re in your 20’s, but…

  • Debt vs Savings: When To Use Each

    Debt vs Savings: When To Use Each

    Is it better to borrow money or save it up? It depends greatly on the context. There are those who will tell you to avoid debt of any kind. However, there are times when saving up money for something can be infeasible – unless you’re making a huge income. It’s always good to have some…

  • The Price of Living Your Own Life Is Letting Go of Others’ Approval

    The Price of Living Your Own Life Is Letting Go of Others’ Approval

    Society expects us to follow a predetermined social script, but that script doesn’t work for everyone. If you want a different life, you will face resistance from your family, friends, coworkers, and strangers. When I came to Canada, I hoped to follow the social script as well. I wanted to get a regular 9-to-5 job,…

  • The Retirement Planning Checklist: Are You Really Ready?

    The Retirement Planning Checklist: Are You Really Ready?

    Retirement isn’t just about having a pile of savings—it’s about making sure your money works for the lifestyle you want. Have you thought about how much you’ll actually need? What about taxes, healthcare, or unexpected expenses? Many people assume they’re set, only to realize later they missed some key details. Are Your Retirement Savings on…

  • Nine Steps to Find a New Manufacturer

    Nine Steps to Find a New Manufacturer

    As a business owner, it’s important that whatever you do, you find the right people to work with so that your business can be successful. For some, that means working with an outsourced marketing agency to ensure their branding and website is perfect. For others, it means finding a manufacturer for products that means that…