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Charlotte Cowles

www.thecut.com
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articles (90 days)

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‘Two Decades Later, I’m a Single Mom Again’
In the ’90s, I became a single parent. Now, I’m back in the same position — and it’s much harder this time around.
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The Woman Who Teaches Rich People to Give Their Money Away
“The most common mistake is pretending your family is middle-class when you’re not. That is gaslighting.”
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The Ways I Make Extra Money That I Never Talk About
People are selling whatever they can — quietly — to make a few extra bucks.
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Bankrupt at 28
“I was using my credit cards to buy groceries, plane tickets, get my hair done — $300 here, $300 there.”
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She Retired at 35. The Only Problem? It’s Lonely.
“I’ve found my people. I just wish they could all retire too.”
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What Does It Cost to Have ‘Executive Presence’?
High-earning women are spending thousands on their ‘visual brand.’
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The Men Who Get Off on Giving Their Money to Strangers
Three finsubs on what’s in it for them.
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‘Becoming a Plumber Completely Changed My Life’
Women make up less than 5 percent of skilled trade workers. The ones that succeed wish more would join them.
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‘It’s Hard to See My Parents Live So Lavishly While We’re Struggling’
The millennials who wish their wealthy boomer parents would help them out more.
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What It’s Like to Treat Ultrawealthy Shopping Addicts
“One client I worked with was $4 million in debt from buying cars.”
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‘Tacky? Sure. But We Hope You’ll Forgive Us.’
How three couples got their guests to contribute to the cost of their weddings.
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