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Here’s how to take advantage of the housing market chill as a first-time millennial buyer

– thestar.com

Calculate how much a down payment will be, then set up a savings schedule that is co-ordinated with your paydays

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Here’s how to take advantage of the housing market chill as a first-time millennial buyer

– thestar.com

Calculate how much a down payment will be, then set up a savings schedule that is co-ordinated with your paydays

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Struggling with student debt? Here’s how to pay off student loans faster

– moneysense.ca

Pursuing post-secondary education can help you land your dream job. But obtaining a degree or certificate can comes at a cost, in the form of student loans. In fact, the average Canadian takes 10 years to pay off student debt.

According to Statistics Canada, Canadian students enrolled in an undergraduate program shelled out on average $6,693 in tuition costs for the 2021/2022 academic year. If you live away from home, you might need loans to cover housing costs, too. Over a typical four-year program, that can mean shouldering tens of thousands of dollars of debt.

So, how can you pay off your student loan debt? We break down the types of student loans, repayment strategies, and how you can balance this obligation with other priorities.

How to pay off your student loans

Here are several key factors to consider when making a plan to pay off your student debt.

1. Tally up your student loans

You may have one type of student loan or a mix of a few. Here’s a breakdown of the various options available to Canadian students…

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