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Personal Finance
personal finance
Mar. 14, 2024
It’s Time to Try a New Budgeting App
Here are five to consider after the most popular one, Mint, shuts down next week.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Mar. 7, 2024
How to Cope When You Get Laid Off From Your Dream Job
Haley Sacks, a.k.a. Mrs. Dow Jones, on surviving job loss and founding her own business.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Feb. 29, 2024
What It’s Like to Staff the Home of a Billionaire
A recruiter for the ultrarich on the upsides — and dark sides — of a notoriously secretive industry.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Feb. 15, 2024
How to Protect Yourself Against Scams
What I wish I’d known.
By
Charlotte Cowles
first person
Feb. 15, 2024
How I Got Scammed Out of $50,000
I’m still trying to understand why I fell for it.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Feb. 8, 2024
Budgeting Is Officially a Flex
According to TikTok, where “loud budgeting” is everywhere.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Feb. 1, 2024
What It’s Like to Be a Therapist for the Ultrarich
Clay Cockrell specializes in “ultra-high-net-worth individuals” and the specific problems that plague them.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Jan. 25, 2024
How’s Your No-Spend January Going?
“I felt like I failed, and it was catastrophic.”
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Jan. 18, 2024
What It’s Like to Take a $50K Pay Cut
“Part of me is still mourning the life that I thought I was going to live.”
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Jan. 11, 2024
How to Talk About Your Salary With Friends
It can be awkward, but it doesn’t need to be.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Jan. 4, 2024
What to Say to Get Your Bills Lowered
And when it’s worth your time to try.
By
Charlotte Cowles
how i get it done
Jan. 1, 2024
How to Run a Multimillion-Dollar Business and Still Nap Every Day
Tiffany Aliche, a.k.a. “the Budgetnista,” never works past 3 p.m.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Dec. 28, 2023
5 Ways to Save Money (That Have Nothing to Do With Money)
Financial experts share their best nonfinancial advice.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Dec. 21, 2023
What to Do About That Credit-Card Debt
A four-step plan for getting over your holiday-debt hangover.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Dec. 14, 2023
‘I Take Care of My Aging Parents. How Can I Recover Financially?’
Thankfully, there are some laws designed to help you. Here’s how to make the most of them.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Dec. 7, 2023
‘Should I Give Up My Cheap, Beautiful Apartment to Move in With My Boyfriend?’
You will need to move out of your amazing place eventually. Here are the steps to take first.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Nov. 30, 2023
How to Tell People You Don’t Want Gifts
A guide to de-escalating the holiday-shopping frenzy.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Nov. 23, 2023
‘How Do I Shut Down My Dad’s Comments About Money?’
It may sound counterintuitive, but you might want to give him the opportunity to say
more
.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Nov. 16, 2023
‘I Owe $90K in Private Student Loans. What Do I Do?’
You don’t have much wiggle room, unfortunately. It’s time to break down the math.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Nov. 9, 2023
How Much Money Should I Spend on the Holidays?
Can we get some guidelines? New rules? We want math!
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Nov. 2, 2023
‘My Mom Lost $30,000 in Bad Investments. Can I Help Her?’
Yep, this sounds like fraud! Here’s how to navigate her legal options.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Oct. 26, 2023
‘How Do I Plan a Group Trip That All My Friends Can Afford?’
Be sure to broach the budget question early so people can make their own decisions.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Oct. 19, 2023
‘I Just Inherited $40,000. What Should I Do With It?’
Your first rule: Don’t make any lifestyle changes.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Oct. 12, 2023
‘Should I Put My Boyfriend on My Health Insurance?’
It’s pretty low-risk, but if it makes you uncomfortable, there are other options.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Oct. 5, 2023
‘My Boyfriend’s Dad Bought Us a House. What Do I Tell My Friends?’
Chances are nobody cares who paid for what. But that doesn’t mean you have to tell anyone.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Sept. 28, 2023
Does Money Terrify You?
Author Farnoosh Tarabi explains how you can learn from your financial anxieties.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Sept. 21, 2023
Is ‘Scarcity Brain’ Making You Broke?
Maybe. But here’s what you can do about it.
By
Charlotte Cowles
making it
Sept. 21, 2023
Maria Bamford’s New York Fantasy Camp
Talking to the comedian about finances, the various various “cults” she’s belonged to, and her new memoir.
By
Emily Gould
personal finance
Sept. 14, 2023
‘I Earn More Than My Husband, But I Don’t Want to Pay More of Our Bills’
You can share household expenses in lots of ways, and you don’t have to choose just one.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Sept. 7, 2023
Your Post-Vacation Guide to Cleaning Up Your Finances
Experts share their best money advice for getting back on track.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Aug. 31, 2023
‘I’m So in Debt That I’m Afraid to Date’
You’re not undateable — you’re just afraid to talk about money. There’s a way to fix that.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Aug. 24, 2023
‘I Splurged All of My 20s, And Now I’m in Debt. Can I Fix This?’
You can’t just flip a switch. Instead, look for your next actionable step.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Aug. 17, 2023
‘My Flight Got Canceled. What Now?’
Getting stranded at the airport is a special kind of hell. Here are eight pointers that can help.
By
Charlotte Cowles
career
Aug. 14, 2023
How Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck Gets It Done
Her day starts with a deep tissue massage … but not for her.
By
Charlotte Cowles
personal finance
Aug. 10, 2023
‘My Roommates Never Pay Rent on Time. What Do I Do?’
Ask them to sign a roommate agreement. And think about moving.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
Aug. 3, 2023
What If You Already Have ‘Enough’ Money?
Author Manisha Thakor questions the relationship between money, time, and happiness.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
July 27, 2023
‘What Happens If I Just Never Pay My Credit-Card Bill?’
No one would endorse this plan. But you do have some options.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
July 20, 2023
‘My Friend Stays With Us All the Time. Can We Charge Rent?’
It’s fair to ask her to repay you somehow. But this will be a delicate conversation.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
July 13, 2023
‘I Got Into a Big Fight With a Friend About Money. What Now?’
Actually, this fight was a good thing. To make repairs, ask questions and listen.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
July 6, 2023
How to Save Money on Summer Travel
It’s expensive out there! But you can still take a trip without paying for it for the rest of the year.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
June 29, 2023
‘I’m a Recovering Addict. Will I Ever Recover, Financially?’
There’s a world of people ready to help you. Lean on them!
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
June 22, 2023
What Is ‘Cash Stuffing,’ and Should You Try It?
Budgeting with cash — also known as the envelope method — is trendy again. Here’s how to make it work for you.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
June 15, 2023
‘I Think My Mom Is Getting Scammed’
Her new friend might be harmless. But you won’t know unless you have some serious conversations about her finances.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
June 8, 2023
‘How Do I Get Better at Money Without Overhauling My Life?’
Your money should serve your life, not the other way around.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
June 1, 2023
‘My Elderly Parents Refuse to Make a Will’
Be respectful. A lot of people — especially older ones — hate talking about things they don’t understand.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
May 25, 2023
Erika Kullberg Reads the Fine Print
From broke law student to 20 million followers and a bank account to match.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
May 11, 2023
‘My Parents Would Be Horrified’
What happens when you overspend on buy-now, pay-later platforms.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
May 4, 2023
How to Survive a Layoff
Even if you don’t see it coming.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
Apr. 27, 2023
‘I Got $300,000 in a Personal Injury Settlement. What Do I Do With It?’
Find a financial planner you trust, and ignore everyone else.
By
Charlotte Cowles
my two cents
Apr. 20, 2023
What If Spending Money Felt … Good?
Ramit Sethi wants you to stop feeling bad about your finances.
By
Charlotte Cowles
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