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Muni bonds are giving younger investors the opportunity to put their money to work in ways that they value.

The investment bank agreed to buy Business Bancshares in St. Louis.

Some big banks and money managers are shifting resources by hundreds or thousands of miles to cheaper cities.

The news of the data breach cast a shadow over relatively strong first-quarter earnings for the Atlanta bank.

Puerto Rico's default is generating concern over mainland special revenue bonds and distressed issuers, and undercutting confidence in municipal credit nationwide.

Homebuyers are most likely to slow their purchases or stay on course if mortgage rates rise above a certain benchmark, but some could act more quickly or drop out.

Rising rents across the country suggest the homebuyer pool could get even bigger at a time when demand in the housing market is already far outpacing supply.

While these locations may pose challenges for lenders, they are more accessible to buyers.

Western states dominated the top five slots on the list.

Here's a look at the top 10 markets where it's more affordable to buy a home than rent a three-bedroom property.