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  1. money talks
    ‘I Left So Quickly I Didn’t Have Time to Pack My Things’What it costs to lose your job and move back home in the middle of a pandemic.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  2. my two cents
    How to Invest Your 401(K) in Causes You Care AboutOr, at least, divest it from the ones you don’t.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  3. my two cents
    How Can I Get a Job That Pays More Than $40,000 a Year?You need to work on monetizing your skills and your interests.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  4. my two cents
    ‘It Feels Pointless to Save for Retirement Now’Your best option is to stay the course and make a contingency plan in case things go sideways.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  5. money talks
    ‘None of Us Know When We’re Going Back to Work’Three yoga and fitness instructors on trying to make ends meet during the last six months.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  6. 25 famous women on
    How to Negotiate A Salary, According to 25 Famous WomenAdvice from Michelle Obama, Meryl Streep, Ellen Pompeo, and more.
    By Charlotte Klein and Julie Ma
  7. money talks
    3 Women on Life After Losing Their Jobs“I wake up every morning and I’m like, Okay, what can I get paid for today?”
    By Charlotte Cowles
  8. my two cents
    ‘My Credit Card Just Got Canceled and I Don’t Know Why’Being subject to the whims of credit card companies doesn’t feel good, but there are some best practices that can help.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  9. my two cents
    My Friend Asked for a Discount. Should I Give It to Her?Try offering a specific amount of your time at a reduced rate, and stick to those limits.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  10. my two cents
    How Can I Make a Will Without Spending a Fortune?The process can be much simpler and cheaper than you might expect.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  11. money talks
    ‘My Divorce Is Cheap. But Self-Care Is Costing Me Thousands.’What it costs to end your marriage in a pandemic.
    As told to Charlotte Cowles
  12. my two cents
    Do I Need to Declare Bankruptcy?You may be able to pay off your debt on your own, but it’s good you’re considering your options.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  13. money talks
    What It’s Like to Teach Yoga Over Zoom“I’ve got all my stuff from Brooklyn in my childhood bedroom, and I’ve transformed the whole family room into a yoga space.”
    By Charlotte Cowles
  14. my two cents
    ‘My Boyfriend’s Roommate Is Asking Me for Rent Money’He didn’t sign up to have you there all the time, so it’s reasonable to ask. Here’s why you should say no.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  15. my two cents
    ‘Self Care Shouldn’t Be the End Goal’For Alisha Ramos, the founder of Girls Night In, recent success has been “a little bit uncomfortable.”
    By Charlotte Cowles
  16. write it
    Writing Probably Won’t Pay the BillsSix professional writers talk finances.
    By the Cut
  17. my two cents
    How Do I Get My Landlord to Lower My Rent?We’re barreling toward a national housing crisis. Get ready to negotiate.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  18. my two cents
    How to Recover From Losing EverythingTiffany “the Budgetnista” Aliche on digging yourself out of debt.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  19. my two cents
    ‘I’m Sick of Living With My Boyfriend’s Parents to Save Money’You have to separate your financial quandary from your relationship quandary.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  20. my two cents
    ‘I Lost My Job, and My Debt Is Spiraling Out of Control’Start looking for new work. Pretty much anything will be better than trying to live off of $250 a week in New York.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  21. money talks
    ‘I Was Forced to Close My Business, and I Don’t Miss It at All’But at the same time, I’m totally broke and facing financial doom.
    As told to Charlotte Cowles
  22. my two cents
    How to Make Your Donations CountWhen everything feels so urgent, it’s tough to decide where your money should go.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  23. money talks
    ‘The Bronx Is Not Going to Let This Bookstore Close’We can’t all be out here just for ourselves.
    As told to Charlotte Cowles
  24. my two cents
    How to Cope With Being Broke, Angry, and AshamedLessons from a financial therapist.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  25. money talks
    ‘I’m 39, Divorced, and I’ve Lost All My Income’The thing that keeps me going is my absolute rage at how poorly this whole situation has been handled.
    As told to Charlotte Cowles
  26. my two cents
    ‘Might as Well Use This Time to Get a Divorce’Some couples are fixing up their homes. Others are prepping their papers.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  27. my two cents
    How Do I Shop Ethically?There’s no foolproof way to do it, but here are a few things you should think about.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  28. my two cents
    ‘I Hate My Job! Do I Have to Suck It Up Until the Economy Recovers?’You shouldn’t have to torture yourself for a paycheck, but you do need to make a lot of plans.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  29. my two cents
    ‘I Want to Support Businesses in Need — But Can I Afford It?’I’d like to give what I can, but my own situation isn’t very stable. How much is reasonable?
    By Charlotte Cowles
  30. my two cents
    ‘I’m Only Sort of Unemployed, But I’m Going Broke Fast’This won’t be an easy time. So take a breath, look at your finances, and do the math.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  31. my two cents
    ‘I’m Pregnant and My Business Just Collapsed’Good news: You should qualify for a lot of help. Bad news: The process will be messy.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  32. my two cents
    The Best Way to Worry About Money Right NowFocus on what you can control, even if it’s very little.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  33. my two cents
    Is There A Good Money Plan Right Now?It’s time to focus on what you can control.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  34. my two cents
    ‘I Have a Degenerative Medical Condition. Why Should I Save for the Future?’Money gives you more and better options, period.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  35. coronavirus
    How Can We Fight a Pandemic Without Paid Sick Leave?As coronavirus spreads, millions of Americans have to choose between staying home when they’re ill and receiving a paycheck.
    By Hannah Gold
  36. the epstein case
    Prince Andrew Reportedly Still Refusing to Cooperate in Epstein CaseU.S. prosecutors say he still hasn’t agreed to be interviewed by the FBI, despite his insistence to the contrary.
    By Hannah Gold and Claire Lampen
  37. living with money
    ‘I Inherited Millions and I’m Hiding It From Everyone’My parents left me a seven-figure inheritance, in cash. I haven’t spent any of it or told anyone.
    As told to Charlotte Cowles
  38. my two cents
    How Can I Get My Husband Off My Back About Money?When your husband isn’t stressing about the dinner bill, he probably needs your spontaneity to save him from a life of boredom.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  39. college admissions scandal
    Of Course a Hot Pockets Heiress Was Part of the College Cheating ScamProsecutors say Michelle Janavs is one of the “most culpable parents” in the notorious bribery scheme.
    By Hannah Gold
  40. my two cents
    How Much Should I Be ‘Investing’ in Myself?We’re all stuck in an endless line of questioning about what we might regret versus what we’ll be grateful for doing — risk versus potential reward.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  41. power
    Exploitation Is Still Rampant in NYC Nail SalonsManicurists in the city lose an average of $181 per week owing to wage theft, according to a new study.
    By Hannah Gold
  42. my two cents
    ‘How Can I Get My Employer to Pay Me More?’Getting an outside offer is a backwards, annoying, time-consuming way to squeeze your employer into giving you more money. But in my case, it worked.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  43. you'd be rich
    Damn, Imagine If You Were Part of the Cast of FriendsThe actors have reportedly been offered more than $2 million each for a reunion special. What if it were you?
    By Kelly Conaboy
  44. my two cents
    How Can I Get My Boyfriend to Be Honest About His Debt?I’m willing to bet that his unease around money predates your relationship by, oh, maybe his entire life.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  45. my two cents
    Being Sentimental Could Help You Save MoneyWhat if the trick isn’t about facts or math, but embracing emotions — sappy, huggy feelings
    By Charlotte Cowles
  46. my two cents
    ‘How Can I Get My Husband to Pay for His Share of Household Expenses?’Remember that money doesn’t balance the scales in a marriage. The scores will never quite be settled.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  47. resistance
    Cops in Riot Gear Evict Homeless Mothers From Vacant HouseThe women were occupying an unused home owned by a house-flipping company with their children, in an act of civil disobedience.
    By Hannah Gold
  48. my two cents
    ‘My Budget Is Making Me Miserable’It sucks to be surrounded by glamorous people drinking pretty cocktails and eating meals that you can’t afford. But give yourself some credit.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  49. bat coin
    Duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh: BAT COIN!An adorable mom and baby fruit bat will start appearing on U.S. quarters soon.
    By Hannah Gold
  50. tiktok
    Does TikTok Have a Major Security Problem?The video-sharing app, popular among teens, says it has fixed its network vulnerabilities.
    By Hannah Gold
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