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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
    I Can’t Stop Overspending! How Can I Budget Myself?Ways to save money without feeling deprived.
  2. my two cents
    How Can I Survive Maternity Leave Without Going Broke?Paying for diapers when your leave isn’t fully paid.
  3. Money Mom
    How Can I Pay Off My Credit-Card Debt?I’m so sick of it following me around.
  4. my two cents
    Can I Ask My Parents to Pay for Grad School Instead of My Wedding?It would be a much better use of the money!
  5. my two cents
    Help! I Have No Idea Where My 401(k) Is, or What to Do With It.Everything you need to know, boiled down to three steps.
  6. my two cents
    How Do I Help My Fiancé Get Out of Debt?And how do I protect my own savings?
  7. my two cents
    I Inherited $3,000. What Should I Do With It?Money advice for real life.
  8. The Breakup ArtistsHow one former couple turned their breakup into an international art phenomenon.
  9. See Dior’s Resort Show, Starring Princess Charlene of MonacoAlso, lots of visible high-waisted panties.
  10. Can You Know a Man’s Secrets Based on the Brands He Uses?Marketing wizards dispense dating advice based on shopping habits.
  11. goodbyes
    12 Lessons I Learned at the CutCharlotte Cowles bids farewell.
  12. princesses!!!
    Was Taylor Swift Sending Subtle Messages to Kate Middleton?“Hey! It’s Taylor! Call me!”
  13. hairy situations
    Kate Middleton Has Royal Hairdresser DramaAHHH.
  14. first looks
    Lady Gaga Swathed in Versace Hair, Versace GemsHer first ad campaign is out.
  15. red-carpet watch
    The Best, Worst, and Most Outrageous Looks From the AMA Awards Red CarpetRihanna in a bra! Miley Cyrus looking normal!
  16. encounters
    Meet the New Potato’s Founders: Food’s New ‘It’ GirlsLaura and Danielle Kosann are marrying fashion and food with remarkable success.
  17. prince hairy
    Breaking: Bearded Prince Harry Pictures EmergeAntarctica stubble.
  18. thought bubbles
    Eva Longoria Naked But for Strategic CrystalsAnd she doesn’t look terribly comfortable.
  19. zomg shoes
    Hordes Swarm to Buy Beckhams’ Secondhand ClothesThe famous couple is selling their old clothes to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan.
  20. j.crew watch
    J.Crew May Be for Sale AgainFree shipping? 
  21. weird stories
    Dennis Basso Escaped an Assassination AttemptA man shot at Basso after mistaking him for Bill Clinton.
  22. street comber
    Best of the Week’s Style Blogs: Indian SummerMixed outfits for mixed weather.
  23. quotables
    Roberto Cavalli: ‘I Am a Mountain in the Minimalism’“Fashion that is not crazy is not fashion.”
  24. quotables
    Victoria Beckham Gets Naked in Front of Her EmployeesAll the time, in fact.
  25. mic drops
    Kanye Picks Fight With Zappos, Loses TerriblyPotty humor for the win!
  26. terrible made-up words
    Introducing ‘Pregorexia,’ a Word You Should Not RepeatLinguistically and medically, this is awful.
  27. go hats!
    The Best Hats From the ‘Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!’ PartyDaphne Guinness, Grace Jones, and Liberty Ross in their finest toppers.
  28. ins and outs
    Ann Demeulemeester Quits Namesake Label Via PDF“A new time is coming both for my personal life and the brand Ann Demeulemeester.”
  29. silly lists
    Adam Levine, Sexiest Man Alive?“It almost seemed like they were kidding, but they weren’t, so that’s cool.” 
  30. first looks
    See Mario Testino’s Beautiful Portraits of Peruvian Ladies“I tried to fit as much time and history into each frame as possible.”
  31. q&a
    InStyle’s Eric Wilson Talks Red Carpets and Fashion HypeAn interview with the venerated reporter on his first day at InStyle.
  32. multi-zoom analysis
    Jennifer Lawrence’s Sheer Dior Gown: An AnalysisLike a bathing suit with a see-through skirt attached.
  33. first looks
    See L’Wren Scott’s Sequined Banana Republic CollectionLots of lace, sparkles, and even a romper or two.
  34. lawsuits
    Barneys Proceeds With Jay-Z Collab Unveiling [Updated]Party or not.
  35. faces of things
    Gaga’s Versace Campaign All But Confirmed on SNLNothing says “endorsement” like simulated oral sex.
  36. not that kind of casino
    Ladyfag Models Hood by Air for Casino DiaboliqueIt’s just as trippy as it sounds.
  37. post-stump style
    Ann Romney Was Holding Out on Us This Whole TimeThose FLORALS.
  38. encounters
    A Morning With Christie Brinkley, Wig Evangelist“I always say, the bigger the hair, the smaller the hips!”
  39. other royal weddings
    The Beckhams Are Selling Their ‘Wedding Crown’Wait, their what?
  40. street comber
    The Best of the Week’s Style Blogs, Fall EditionBloggers layer up with chunky scarves, ankle boots, and slouchy pants for November.
  41. faces of things
    Tavi Gevinson Is a Total Babe in These New Cole Haan AdsShe looks like a young Michelle Williams.
  42. First Looks: Rashida Jones, in Bed With DannijoSee her first-ever jewelry collection.
  43. carlyne!
    Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele: ‘I Am a Legend’Also, that one time she made Blake Lively wear a leather miniskirt.
  44. the hit list
    11 Major Moments From the Victoria’s Secret ShowKarlie Kloss wore a sparkly body stocking.
  45. hairy situations
    Jennifer Lawrence Debuts Swirly Hair NestIt’s oddly compelling.
  46. pants!
    Lululemon Founder ‘Really Sad’ About That Pants CommentHe apologized for his awkward statement about women’s thighs.
  47. weddings!
    Hilary Rhoda and Sean Avery Are EngagedDid not see this one coming.
  48. taxes shmaxes
    Dolce and Gabbana Keep Insisting They Are Clueless About Their BusinessWhich, in the case of tax fraud, would be a good thing.
  49. Jennifer Lawrence’s InStyle Cover Was Well-TimedIt memorializes her hair.
  50. yay money
    Public School Wins the CFDA/Vogue Fashion FundMoney, money, money! $300,000, to be exact.
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