Sean Cooper
Sean Cooper
ContributorSean Cooper is the bestselling author of the book, Burn Your Mortgage: The Simple, Powerful Path to Financial Freedom for Canadians. He bought his first house when he was only 27 in Toronto and paid off his mortgage in just 3 years by age 30. An in-demand Personal Finance Journalist and Speaker, his articles and blogs have been featured in publications such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail and Financial Post.
Sean Cooper is the bestselling author of the book, Burn Your Mortgage: The Simple, Powerful Path to Financial Freedom for Canadians. He bought his first house when he was only 27 in Toronto and paid off his mortgage in just 3 years by age 30. An in-demand Personal Finance Journalist and Speaker, his articles and blogs have been featured in publications such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail and Financial Post.
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Taxes • Mar 06
Are you missing tax deductions on your investment fees? Here’s what to claim — and how to reduce what you owe the CRA
Tax experts warn many Canadians miss eligible investment deductions
Taxes • Mar 06
Are you missing tax deductions on your investment fees? Here’s what to claim — and how to reduce what you owe the CRA
Tax experts warn many Canadians miss eligible investment deductions
Managing Money • Sep 13
Your credit score could save you thousands — don’t let bad habits drain your future wealth
Learn how building a strong credit score in Canada can lower loan rates, cut insurance costs, and keep more money in your wallet
Managing Money • Sep 13
Your credit score could save you thousands — don’t let bad habits drain your future wealth
Learn how building a strong credit score in Canada can lower loan rates, cut insurance costs, and keep more money in your wallet
Mortgages • Nov 29
Make your mortgage interest tax deductible
Americans can claim mortgage interest as tax-deductible. Not so in Canada, unless you do the Smith Manoeuvre.
Mortgages • Nov 29
Make your mortgage interest tax deductible
Americans can claim mortgage interest as tax-deductible. Not so in Canada, unless you do the Smith Manoeuvre.
Mortgages • Oct 30
How a mortgage affects your credit score
Taking out one of the biggest loans of your life can damage your credit score if you're not careful.
Mortgages • Oct 30
How a mortgage affects your credit score
Taking out one of the biggest loans of your life can damage your credit score if you're not careful.
Managing Money • Dec 21
Mint closing in Canada? Here are 6 alternatives
Not sure what budgeting app to switch to now that Mint is shutting down? Here are some alternatives.
Managing Money • Dec 21
Mint closing in Canada? Here are 6 alternatives
Not sure what budgeting app to switch to now that Mint is shutting down? Here are some alternatives.
Taxes • Jul 06
How to claim GIC income on taxes
If you have a GIC, do your finances a favour and learn how GICs are taxed differently from stocks and mutual funds.
Taxes • Jul 06
How to claim GIC income on taxes
If you have a GIC, do your finances a favour and learn how GICs are taxed differently from stocks and mutual funds.
Managing Money • Jul 05
How to file for bankruptcy in Canada
A Canadian personal finance expert takes an in-depth look at how bankruptcies work in Canada.
Managing Money • Jul 05
How to file for bankruptcy in Canada
A Canadian personal finance expert takes an in-depth look at how bankruptcies work in Canada.
Mortgages • Jul 04
Read about the complete ins and outs of mortgages
Let's go over the mortgage process from start to finish, where to look for the best rates, and the vocabulary you’ll need along the way.
Mortgages • Jul 04
Read about the complete ins and outs of mortgages
Let's go over the mortgage process from start to finish, where to look for the best rates, and the vocabulary you’ll need along the way.
Investing • Jul 03
Best ways to invest in Canadian real estate
Start small and build up big like the buildings you'll buy.
Investing • Jul 03
Best ways to invest in Canadian real estate
Start small and build up big like the buildings you'll buy.
Real Estate • Jun 28
The next hot Ontario neighbourhoods to buy in
A Canadian homeownership and finance expert reveals the Ontario neighbourhoods that future homeowners should be eyeing closely.
Real Estate • Jun 28
The next hot Ontario neighbourhoods to buy in
A Canadian homeownership and finance expert reveals the Ontario neighbourhoods that future homeowners should be eyeing closely.
Mortgages • Jun 27
Questions about mortgages
Be sure to ask these questions will help you get the best rate on your mortgage.
Mortgages • Jun 27
Questions about mortgages
Be sure to ask these questions will help you get the best rate on your mortgage.
Mortgages • Jun 27
Canada's new shared equity mortgage
Find out everything you need to know about Canada’s new government-administered, shared equity mortgage.
Mortgages • Jun 27
Canada's new shared equity mortgage
Find out everything you need to know about Canada’s new government-administered, shared equity mortgage.
Real Estate • Mar 28
Risks and rewards of a distressed sale
While you may be able to get a discount, this option can still be competitive and expensive.
Real Estate • Mar 28
Risks and rewards of a distressed sale
While you may be able to get a discount, this option can still be competitive and expensive.
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