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Charlotte Cowles is the Cut’s financial-advice columnist. In addition to “My Two Cents,” which she has written since 2016, she writes about work and parenting for the site. Previously, she was the senior features editor at Harper’s Bazaar and a senior editor at the Cut. She was also the editorial director for MM.LaFleur. Her work has been published in Glamour, Art in America, Politico, and other places.

  1. my two cents
    My Dad Is Stealing My MoneyHere’s how to cut him off.
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    Will I Ever Have Enough Money?Let’s start with your definition of “enough.”
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    I Don’t Want My Co-workers to Know How Rich I AmYour ‘me vs. them’ mentality is a problem.
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    I Can’t Afford to Divorce My Rich HusbandNever mind the legal fees. Here’s how to fight for what you deserve.
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    9 Books About Money That Every Woman Should ReadThey won’t make you fall asleep.
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    My Sister Keeps Asking for Money and It’s Driving Me NutsIf you don’t set boundaries now, you’ll resent her more later.
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    How Can I Train Myself to Want Less Stuff?Online shopping has made spending money too easy.
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    I’m 32 and Single. Is Buying an Apartment a Terrible Idea?Real estate is a financial and emotional investment.
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    How Can I Convince My Boyfriend That Therapy Is Worth It?Money isn’t the real problem — but you knew that already.
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    Why Can’t I Get It Together Financially?Stop avoiding your bank balance.
  11. my two cents
    My Boyfriend Wants to Pay for My Laser Hair RemovalYou decide what happens to your body.
  12. my two cents
    Going Freelance? Here’s How to Not Freak OutA few simple steps to ease your money anxiety.
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    How Much Money Should I Have by the Time I’m 30?There’s no magic number, but here’s a general rule.
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    My Boyfriend Can’t Find a Job and It’s Driving Me Nuts!Unemployment is tricky in any relationship.
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    Is Freezing My Eggs Worth the Cost?It’s more expensive than you think.
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    I’m Doing Really Well at Work and It’s Ruining My RelationshipIt’s time to reexamine what you really want.
  17. my two cents
    Is There a Not-Awkward Way to Ask My Parents About Their Wills?A tricky conversation at best.
  18. my two cents
    How to Survive Wedding Season When You’re BrokeDon’t pay anyone to do your hair.
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    I Have Money for the First Time Ever and I Feel Guilty About ItJust remember who you are — and don’t forget to save.
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    Will I Ever Stop Being Jealous of My Rich Sister?Money creates the worst kind of sibling rivalry.
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    What If I Can’t Afford My Rich Friend’s Wedding?How to decline the invite but maintain the friendship.
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    How Do I Know If I Have a Shopping Problem?And what can I do to fix it?
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    Am I a Bad Daughter If I Don’t Want to Go on Vacation With My Parents?At some point, it’s time to cut the cord.
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    I’m Worried I’ll Never Be Able to Afford KidsIs anyone ever financially prepared to bring a child into this world?
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    Is It Terrible to Want My Boyfriend to Make More Money?Many women wind up in a weird dance with money and relationships.
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    My Husband Is Cheap But I Like to Spend. Are We Doomed?More and more couples are choosing to lead financially autonomous lives.
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    My Mom Is Broke. How Can I Help Her?Reversing caretaker roles is one of the toughest parts of being an adult.
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    My Boyfriend Is Rich. Should I Let Him Pay the Rent?You can have a healthy relationship without becoming financially dependent.
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    How Can I Survive Being Laid Off Without Going Broke?While you still have benefits, milk your former job for all it’s worth.
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    Why Are My Friends Suddenly Gifting So Lavishly?Coping with the pressure to overspend.
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    Should I Turn My Hobby Into a Side Gig?How to monetize your many talents.
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    I Can Afford to Pay Down My Student Loans Faster. But Should I?Your money might be better spent elsewhere.
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    Am I Cheap If I Hate Splitting the Check Equally?How to tell if you’ve crossed over from shrewd to scrooge-y.
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    Can I Justify Paying Someone to Do My Taxes?A tax-season guide for people who hate tax season.
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    Is My Old Stuff Worth Selling Online?A guide to making cash while getting rid of old crap.
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    Everything You Need to Know About Investing for the First TimeIt’s time to do more with your savings account.
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    How Much Will a Pet Actually Cost Me?The truth hurts.
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    How Can I Save Money When I Have No Self-Control?Put your savings on autopilot.
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    How Can I Save Money to Travel When I’m Already Broke?Discipline is key.
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    Can Learning How To Coupon Save Me Money?There’s more to discount shopping than binders full of newspaper clippings.
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    Help! Will My MFA Bankrupt Me for Life?Calculating the cost of self-fulfillment.
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    How Can I Afford to Work Out Without Going Broke?Gyms aren’t always the answer.
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    Should I Go on a Money Diet This January?It’s like Dry January for your wallet.
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    Are Prenuptial Agreements a Bad Idea?Advice on that most awkward of conversations.
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    How Do I Quit My Job to Freelance Without Going Broke?Realistic advice on how to live the work-from-home dream.
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    How Do You Start Your Own Nonprofit?Hope you like paperwork.
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    How Should Women Financially Prepare for the Trump Years?It’s time to batten down the hatches.
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    How Can I Afford Mental Health Care?More necessary now than ever.
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    Should I Finally Apply for a Credit Card?How to start paying with plastic without going into debt.
  50. taking care of business
    How Can I Dress for My Fancy New Job Without Going Broke?Financial advice for when you feel obligated to splurge.
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