30-year-old burns $255,000 mortgage in just 3 years

by The Bulldog • November 7, 2015

The more you learn about this Toronto man, Sean Cooper, 30, the more he kind of shakes you. He is a nice guy everyone agrees. His frugal life is admirable and he has accomplished a lot. But the way he revels in “his best friend” Kraft Dinner is scary. Longer CBC interview here

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