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Sean Cooper

Sean Cooper

Sean Cooper bought his first house when he was just 27 and paid off his mortgage at 30 in 3 years. An in-demand personal finance journalist, money coach and speaker, his articles have been featured in publications such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, MoneySense and Tangerine’s Forward Thinking blog. He makes regular appearances on national radio and television shows to discuss personal finance, real estate and mortgages. He's also the author of the new book, Burn Your Mortgage, which helps anyone—from new buyers to experienced homeowners—pay down their mortgage sooner and live well while doing it. Follow him on Twitter @SeanCooperWrite and request his services on his website.
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