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Stock stillness
Despite signs of economic recovery, investors are still holding their breaths (and wallets): Has the stock market bottomed out yet?

Helen Huntley
On money
A proxy statement is not carte blanche for managers

A note to readers about obituaries
The St. Petersburg Times wishes to remind its readers that it continues to publish obituaries free as a public service. There often is confusion over this because the Tampa Tribune charges for obituaries.

Ten tips
Know someone who's going off to college for the first time this fall? Here are some tips for dealing with the financial side of college life. They are taken from the new book Life During College: Valuable Advice & Tips For Success, written by Tampa resident John Ricchini and Terry Arndt. The book also covers nonfinancial topics such as studying, getting along with roommates and managing time wisely.