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Personal Finance Newswrap: Loan Forgiveness, Credit Card Traps and Antiques

Here are some of today’s top personal finance stories:

Relieving Student Loan Debt
FiLife Take: Bogged down with student debt? Before you take a job just to pay off your loans, read up on the loan-forgiveness programs and upfront grants some industries are using to woo recent grads.

Fight Back Against Credit Card Traps
FiLife Take: Credit card companies are upping annual percentage rates for the littlest of reasons. Often times, it’s not your fault. Read this article to learn about the latest credit card pitfalls and how to fight them.

New Bargains on Old Furniture
FiLife Take: Looking to spruce up your living room with new furniture? Why not consider antiques? Prices are falling around the country as modern furniture sales start to climb.