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Investors shift focus to growth stocks

Growth stocks, neglected at the start of the year, are starting to get a bit of love from investors again.

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NATIONAL BUSINESS

Muni bond investors on edge over tax proposal

Municipal bonds continue to provide a reliable refuge from stock market volatility and a steady source of tax-free income.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Millennials say debt stalls retirement savings

More than half of millennials - 54 percent-surveyed by a Wells Fargo & Co. retirement unit said their "biggest financial concern currently" was longer-term debt, mainly student and credit card debt.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Boomers' financial outlook darkens as retirement nears

The Great Recession saw unemployment rates double and the housing bust that proved far stronger and lasted much longer than anyone had expected. Through it all, retirement savings plans took a major hit.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Kids and Money: University takes on tuition inflation

In the quest to make college education more affordable, the University of Dayton, Ohio, has made a loud statement.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Investors flexing muscles over executive pay

More investors are getting serious about deflating corporate chiefs' ballooning pay.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Q&A: Vanguard founder sees retirement system as broken, but curable

Few American business leaders are as connected to the concepts of saving and long-term investing as John C. Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Watch out for unauthorized charges on cellphone bills

Take a line-by-line look at your cellphone bill - all dozen or so pages. See a $9.99 charge for horoscopes, flirting tips or some such thing that you didn't request?
PERSONAL FINANCE

On The Money: Saving the planet from the driver's seat

The expanding range of alternative fuel and hybrid cars and trucks has provided consumers with greater variety when it comes to selecting an automobile based on affordability and environmental impact.
NATIONAL BUSINESS

Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

It's the narcissist rally.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Spending Smart: Summer travel? Think beyond airfare

As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights.