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My Two Cents

  1. my two cents
    How to Stop Cheating on Your BudgetThe key is to catch yourself at just the right moment.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    I Think My Broke Roommate Is Taking Advantage of MeBut I also feel bad for her!
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    What If I Don’t Want to Combine Finances With My Live-in Boyfriend?There’s a difference between laissez-faire trust and turning a blind eye.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    How Can I Get My Spending Under Control and Stop Feeling Guilty?You need to prove to yourself that you’re capable of creating better habits.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    How to Take Maternity Leave When You’re a FreelancerIt can feel like uncharted territory when you’re your own boss.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    I Don’t Want to Keep Taking My Parents’ MoneyIt’s easy to get hooked on free stuff.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    How 5 Women Paid Off Their Student Loans in Under 10 YearsThe numbers can be overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  8. psychology
    The Personality Trait That Determines Whether You’re Good With MoneyIt’s called ‘self-efficacy.’
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    My Ex-Boyfriend Owes Me $10,000. How Do I Get Him to Pay Me Back?Step one: Get a lawyer.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    7 Women on Job-Hunting and Getting Hired While PregnantAnd how their new bosses reacted.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  13. living with money
    I Was a Shopping Addict With a Bottomless Bank AccountMy husband had no idea that I had $25,000 on my Saks credit card.
    As told to Charlotte Cowles
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    How Can I Shop a Sale Without Losing My Head?When you want good deals on items you actually need.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  15. my two cents
    7 Books to Read if You’re a First-time BossMost of us aren’t born knowing how to manage others.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  16. my two cents
    How to Make a Budget You Can Actually Stick ToThink of it as mindful spending.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    How a Freelance Writer Paid Off $22,000 of Credit Card Debt in 6 Months“I finally realized that no one was going to solve this problem for me.”
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    How Can I Get My Mom to Spend Less Money?When she thinks you’re her retirement plan.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  19. my two cents
    What Is a Prenup? A Soon-to-Be-Married Person’s GuideAre they only for rich people, and should you get one?
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    8 Books to Read When You’re Stuck in a Rut at WorkThe right book at the right time can help dig you out.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    What Does It Really Take to Make Money on YouTube?It takes time and dedication.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    Is It Time for Me to Move Out of My Parents’ House?It’s time to think about the next step.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    Do I Have What It Takes to Make Money on Instagram?There are three ways to do it.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  26. my two cents
    How Do I Invest My Money for the First Time?You want to play the long game.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  27. my two cents
    How 5 Women Make Extra Money From Their Side HustleMost of us are good at more than one thing. Why not monetize that?
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    My Boyfriend Has Been Lying to Me About MoneyFinancial infidelity is a common problem.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  29. my two cents
    How 5 Single Women Save Money in New YorkSome advice from your peers.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    How Will I Ever Afford All the Stuff I Want?The next phase of your financial life doesn’t have a blueprint.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  31. my two cents
    How 4 Different Couples Save MoneyReal couples share their experience.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  32. my two cents
    Should I Pay Off My Debt or Start a Savings Account?The mathematical answer isn’t necessarily the right one.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  33. my two cents
    Should I Pay Rent When My Boyfriend Owns the House?You’re smart to exercise caution — but don’t overthink it.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  34. my two cents
    How Can I Get My Boyfriend to Pay Me Back?It’s time to take ownership over your paycheck.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  37. my two cents
    The Only Money Strategy You Need for 2018A money diet will fail you. Try this instead.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  38. my two cents
    How I Saved 30 Percent of My Income in 2017A simple savings plan to apply to the new year.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  39. my two cents
    My Degree Is Worthless and I Can’t Make Enough MoneyYou have more freedom than you think.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    How Can I Stop Fighting With My Boyfriend About Our Bills?A 50/50 split isn’t always the answer.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    I Can’t Afford to Keep Up With My FriendsDon’t feel bad about saying no.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  42. my two cents
    Here’s How to Contact the Cut’s Personal Finance Advice ColumnistEmail Charlotte Cowles, who writes My Two Cents.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    My Parents Are Obsessed With Me Making More MoneyHere’s how to make it through the holidays (and the rest of the year).
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    My Dad Is Stealing My MoneyHere’s how to cut him off.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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    Will I Ever Have Enough Money?Let’s start with your definition of “enough.”
    By Charlotte Cowles
  46. my two cents
    I Don’t Want My Co-workers to Know How Rich I AmYour ‘me vs. them’ mentality is a problem.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  49. my two cents
    I Can’t Afford to Divorce My Rich HusbandNever mind the legal fees. Here’s how to fight for what you deserve.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  50. my two cents
    9 Books About Money That Every Woman Should ReadThey won’t make you fall asleep.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  51. my two cents
    My Sister Keeps Asking for Money and It’s Driving Me NutsIf you don’t set boundaries now, you’ll resent her more later.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  52. my two cents
    How Can I Train Myself to Want Less Stuff?Online shopping has made spending money too easy.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  53. my two cents
    I’m 32 and Single. Is Buying an Apartment a Terrible Idea?Real estate is a financial and emotional investment.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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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.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  55. my two cents
    Why Can’t I Get It Together Financially?Stop avoiding your bank balance.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  56. my two cents
    My Boyfriend Wants to Pay for My Laser Hair RemovalYou decide what happens to your body.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  57. my two cents
    Going Freelance? Here’s How to Not Freak OutA few simple steps to ease your money anxiety.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  58. my two cents
    How Much Money Should I Have by the Time I’m 30?There’s no magic number, but here’s a general rule.
    By Charlotte Cowles
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