Tag: personal finance
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Are You Insured, Uninsured, Or Self-Insured? Which One Works Best for You?
In a previous blog post, I shared how the movie The Godfather influenced my life. Another film that shaped my thinking is Wall Street (1987) with Michael Douglas. Two lines from the movie are particularly memorable: “There is no nobility in poverty dad, one day you are going to be proud of me.” “The point…
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Lesson From The Godfather: Don’t Be Embarrassed To Talk About Money
My first viewing of The Godfather I was eight years old, playing in the yard when my father arrived. It was always a pleasant surprise to see him because he was rarely around. Oftentimes, when he came back home, he would bring gifts. This time, he didn’t bring anything, but he played with me for…
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From Financial Hardship to FIRE: My Journey to Frugality and Financial Independence
Today I would like to speak about frugality and why am I so frugal. I have always lived a frugal life, but now as I am transitioning into retirement, I am questioning my frugality. When I came to Canada, as an international student, I experienced financial hardship, like most college students. I was working under…
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Deciding to take my blog, podcast, and YouTube channel seriously
I have been posting content for over 10 years. Mostly through my blog AlainGuillot.com and the success of my content hasn’t been spectacular. There are several reasons for this: I decided to face those challenges and commit to produce a high quality blog/channel because I love sharing my ideas with others. As for the charisma.…
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Tired of Being Poor? Here’s Exactly How to Stop Being Broke for Good
Brutally honest guide on how to stop being poor. If you’re sick and tired of being broke, here’s how to get out of poverty with no excuses.
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Time Is Slipping Through Our Fingers. How To Make The Most of It?
Discover 7 powerful tips to improve your time management while working from home. Learn how to eliminate distractions, structure your day, and boost productivity.