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Babb covers retail, advertising and agriculture for The Kiplinger Letter. Before joining Kiplinger in June 2014 she lived in Memphis, TN, where she was editor of The Daily Helmsman, U of M's independent student newspaper, and freelanced for The Commercial Appeal and Click. She earned a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Memphis.

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Things That Will Cost More (or Less) for the Holidays

Smart Buying Here's what you should expect to pay for turkeys, hams, pumpkins and other seasonal staples this year.

Smart Buying

Yes, You Can Live Rent-Free

places to live Instead of forking over a big slice of your paycheck to housing costs, consider exchanging your services for a place to stay.

By Lisa Elaine Babb Published 26 June 15

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How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Career

business Online networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook make it easy for you to connect with others in your industry and showcase your abilities.

By Lisa Elaine Babb Published 8 January 15

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How to Network in a New City

business As a young professional with limited work experience, having connections can be a key factor in determining if your resume gets bumped to the top of the stack or tossed in the trash.

By Lisa Elaine Babb Published 7 August 14

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Lisa Elaine Babb

Latest articles by Lisa Elaine Babb

Things That Will Cost More (or Less) for the Holidays

Yes, You Can Live Rent-Free

How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Career

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