Libby Kane

About


Libby Kane is the associate editor at LearnVest. After graduating from Wellesley College, where she was an editor at the Wellesley News, she joined the LearnVest team. Her work has appeared on the Huffington Post, Forbes, the Fiscal Times and more. 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

The $12K Baby

How much does parenthood really cost? According to CreditDonkey, you’ll shell out $12,000 for this alone. More

8 Inexpensive Tricks to Organize Your Kitchen

These handy hacks will make your kitchen more livable—no architect or fancy gadgets required. More

Why Breaking Up Was Good for My Finances: 5 True Tales

These five people are better off without their exes … especially when it comes to money. More

The Student Loan Crush

For the first time in a decade, young adults with student loans are less likely to get mortgages … among other things. More

9 Things People Don’t Do With Their Retirement Accounts But Should

We come across many future retirees who aren’t following these best practices … are you? More

Could Twitter Trump Your Résumé?

Hiring managers increasingly look to 140-character tweets when vetting potential hires. More

From Boom to Bust and Back: Recovering From Bankruptcy

Why do some businesses rebound successfully from bankruptcy, while others abandon ship? More

Reboot Your Career: How to Do Your Dream Job in Retirement

Many retirees see retirement as an opportunity instead of an ending. How to pursue the idea of you, 2.0. More

Does Flex Time Stifle Women?

Family-friendly work policies may help moms balance work and kids—while damaging their careers in the long run. More

This May Lead to Lower Income Among Men

New research finds that the decline in male workers’ earnings might be due to a cycle of single parenthood. More