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Pira Kumarasamy

About the author

Pira Kumarasamy is a financial writer and communications specialist who writes on personal finance topics to educate and empower Canadians. She writes on money matters such as housing prices and student debt, emphasizing issues affecting the millennial generation.

With a degree in Economics and a certification in communications, Pira writes with a fresh voice and firsthand knowledge of the financial needs of millennials.

Highlights

Financial writer
Writes on millennial finance

Expertise

Budgeting
Fraud
Credit cards

Latest articles by Pira

Spend

Picking the right rewards credit card

Rewards credit cards can help put a bit of wiggle room back into your budget. How do you know which one is right for you and your financial goals? Here are a few things to look out for.

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Money and Life

Reboot your finances this year

The new year is the perfect time to 'cleanse' your financial plan and reevaluate your goals.

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Security and Fraud

What to do if you have fallen victim to credit card fraud

If you have a credit card, you’re at risk of credit card fraud. Learn what to do if you have fallen victim to credit card fraud.

An older woman sitting in front of her computer, the screen illuminating the worried look on her face.

Spend

Keep your budget in check by buying used

With prices rising due to inflation, people are getting more creative with how to save money, and one of these ways is buying used. Here are some reasons why purchasing secondhand can save big.

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