Libby Kane

About Libby

Libby Kane is a staff writer at LearnVest. After graduating from Wellesley College, where she wrote for the Wellsley News, she joined LearnVest as an intern, then returned to the team full-time to write about any and all topics relating to personal finance. A new resident of New York City, Libby spends her time visiting the best museums she can find—the mustier, the better.Follow Libby Kane on Twitter: @LibbyKane

Posts by Libby Kane

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What Are Employers Really Looking For?

Posted 12 hours ago by Libby Kane

Will the right joke get the job? Find out what a majority of CFOs think about humor, new employees and office culture. More

Investing
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Could a Giants Victory Mean a Great Year for the Stock Market?

Posted 16 hours ago by Libby Kane

When the Giants won Super Bowl 2012, the raucous crowds in the streets of New York City had an extra reason to celebrate: the stock market. Find out why. More

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Why Is Average Over?

Posted 22 hours ago by Libby Kane

When Thomas Friedman writes “average is over” in the Times, he’s talking about people. When he declares that average is no longer enough, is he talking about us? More

Food & Health
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Susan G. Komen, Planned Parenthood and the Cost of Breast Cancer

Posted 3 days ago by Libby Kane

The Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood brouhaha had us wondering: How much money do breast cancer screenings save us in cancer treatment? More

Life & Money
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The 5 Craziest Things Nicki Minaj Is Demanding for Her Tour

Posted 4 days ago by Libby Kane

Take a peek at what Nicki Minaj needs backstage at her shows, right down to how many flavors of gum are acceptable. More

Home & Decor
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Need to Hire a Boyfriend? Now You Can

Posted 4 days ago by Libby Kane

Ian Zelesko, a single Manhattanite, started Rent-A-Gent in order to offer his services to ladies in need. And no, it’s not as sketchy as it sounds. More

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6 Surprising People Facebook Will Make Rich

Posted 5 days ago by Libby Kane

In addition to its famous founder, the $5 billion offering will be making quite a few millionaires among its ranks. Here are some of the most surprising. More

Life & Money
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See Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds’ Home for Sale

Posted 6 days ago by Libby Kane

Scarlett Johannson and Ryan Reynolds are finally selling their home after their two-year marriage dissolved in 2010. Check out these pics of their $3.65 million pad. More

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Read the IM in Which Mark Zuckerberg Decides to Found Facebook

Posted 6 days ago by Libby Kane

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg apparently had an “aha moment” via IM—and it’s now worth a cool $100 billion and filing for an IPO Wednesday. More

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The Easy Way to Earn More: 4 Tweaks to Improve Your Office Space

Posted 6 days ago by Libby Kane

We’ve combed the web for the easiest, most effective tips for your mind and body when you’re trapped at work. Follow these 4 steps to have the best cubicle ever. More