I know a few people here in town that complain about paying off their student loans, but are usually always the ones going for beers at 5 o'clock and buying $10-15 lunch everyday. Then they wonder why their loans are taking forever to pay back.
I think tuition is high as it is, but I also think young Canadians need to be educated - thoroughly - on the importance of personal finance. That includes learning about consistent savings patterns, making investments, identifying tax breaks, and avoiding frivilous spending and credit card abuse.
$70 / year is not a big deal if people can just realize it's 1 or 2 less nights out with friends per year. And if my university life was any indication, going to the bar every Friday night (likely Thursdays and Saturdays as well) would be the first adjustment to make.
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