Meera Raman
Meera Raman is a journalist known for her insightful reporting on personal finance and lifestyle topics for The Globe and Mail. She has recently been in the news for her efforts to gather personal stories from readers about decluttering their homes as part of estate planning, emphasizing the importance of easing the burden on loved ones.
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Meera Raman emphasizes the importance of understanding parents' values and wishes in caregiving.
The best ways to talk through the tough task of planning for aging loved ones, according to our experts
Canada· 2026-02-24
Retirement reporter Meera Raman is answering reader questions on how Canadians are planning for aging families.
How can you best care for your aging family members? Our experts are answering your questionsCanada· 2026-02-20The Globe’s Meera Raman writes about Louise Tailleur's rise as a TikTok influencer.
Business Brief: A lens on banks and the bigger pictureCanada· 2025-08-26
Meera Raman writes about Gen Z Canadians and their motivation to save for retirement.
BoC rate decision offers little relief for mortgage renewals and the Home of the Week: Canadian real estate news for the week of Aug. 1Canada· 2025-08-04
Meera Raman is The Globe’s retirement and financial planning reporter.
Business Brief: Who wants to (technically) be a millionaireCanada· 2025-07-30
Retirement reporter Meera Raman is looking to speak with Canadians who’ve gone through a job loss or buyout later in their career.
Have you gone through a late-career layoff? Share your story with The GlobeCanada· 2025-07-29Meera Raman is the retirement and financial reporter for The Globe and Mail.
Why the job market is hitting new grads especially hardCanada· 2025-06-17Meera Raman is a financial and retirement planning reporter at The Globe.
What’s going on with Canada Post?Canada· 2025-05-24Meera Raman contributed reports on the situation regarding Canada Post workers and their potential strike.
Canada Post workers could go on strike. Here’s what to knowCanada· 2025-05-16
Meera Raman is a retirement reporter who emphasizes the importance of financial education for young investors.
Should you sell your stocks amid tariffs and market turmoil? Our personal finance experts answer your questionsCanada· 2025-04-18
Meera Raman discusses the importance of stress testing retirement plans during market downturns.
How should this new couple in their 60s blend their finances? Plus, stress-test your retirement planCanada· 2025-04-17
Retirement reporter Meera Raman will answer reader questions about the ongoing tariff war.
Trump’s tariff turmoil has impacted portfolios and savings. Ask our experts what to do about your personal financesCanada· 2025-04-14
Meera Raman is a retirement and financial planning reporter participating in the discussion.
Campaign Call: Western separatism amid a moment of Canadian unityCanada· 2025-04-11
Retirement reporter Meera Raman will answer reader questions about the ongoing tariff war.
After a day of elation, markets slide as U.S.-China trade war escalatesCanada· 2025-04-11
Meera Raman is a retirement and financial planning reporter.
What will happen in The White Lotus season 3 finale? Our predictions for the endingCanada· 2025-04-04
Meera’s goal is to change that.
How this couple can optimize savings as health issues loom. Plus, a retiree’s guide to the 2024 tax seasonCanada· 2025-04-03
Meera Raman is The Globe’s new retirement and financial planning reporter.
Hello, from the retirement planning 101 beatCanada· 2025-03-26
As my colleague Meera Raman reported, 2.67 million people in Canada were employed by foreign multinationals in 2023.
How will Trump’s tariffs affect your personal finances? We answer your questionsCanada· 2025-03-21
Retirement reporter Meera Raman is looking to speak with Canadians over 50 who rely on, or prefer, cash.
Finding it harder to pay for things with cash? The Globe wants to hear from youCanada· 2025-03-18Meera Raman reports on the impact of market tumbles on new or soon-to-be retirees.
Why some investors are ‘long confusion, short conviction’ in shifting tariff environmentCanada· 2025-03-07
Meera Raman is a Globe reporter.
Books we’re reading and loving in March: Spin Cycle is nerve-wracking and heartbreaking in the best wayCanada· 2025-02-28
Meera Raman writes about Marlene Enns' case in this Personal Finance article.
Can this couple afford to spend more and still help their kids buy a home? Plus, five RRSP transfers that make tax senseCanada· 2025-02-20
Meera Raman is a Globe reporter looking to speak to people who have participated in decluttering their homes as part of their estate plan.
The Buy Canadian Challenge: Replace five U.S. goods with domestic versionsCanada· 2025-02-11