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Personal Finance Newswrap: Housing Bill, Ivy League Pay and Wine

Here are three of the best stories published on FiLife today:

Housing Bill: A Boon for Homebuilders?
FiLife Take: Brett Arends considers the different ways that individuals can benefit from the new housing bill and also clears some reader confusion around the bill.

Ivy Leaguers’ Big Edge: Starting Pay
FiLife Take: Ever wonder what the average Ivy League graduate makes next to everyone else? Here’s a hint: often times it’s a heck of a lot more. Find out more about college grads’ paychecks and how some stand to gain more than others.

Cultivating a Taste for Inexpensive Wine
FiLife Take: You don’t have to shell out a couple hundred dollars for a bottle of great wine. In fact, you’ll probably enjoy the inexpensive bottle on the menu. WSJ’s Larry Light writes about his experiences ordering wine.