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Could 2020 Be the Year of Legal Marijuana?

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DJIA

+1.25%

S&P 500

+1.42%

Week-to-date return as of January 14, 2020¹

Bye, Bye Brick-and-Mortar

Despite record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in 2019, some traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores continue to face declining sales. Last week, Macy’s Inc. announced that it would close 28 Macy’s stores and 1 Bloomingdale’s store. (Macy’s is the parent company for both retail chains.) This news came shortly after Pier 1 Imports announced that it would close half of its stores due to financial losses.

Brushfire Impact

Australia is facing the ecological and financial impact of climate change as the country fights enormous bushfires, which have reportedly been made worse by record-breaking heat. The bushfires have spread across 26 million acres since September, 2019, burning down thousands of houses, killing 27 people, and killing or injuring an estimated 1 billion animals, according to Reuters.

$100K=33,444 Crunchwrap Supremes

Last week, Taco Bell announced it will bump up the salaries for the general managers of its restaurants in some locations to a whopping $100,000 in 2020. General managers at Taco Bell restaurants tend to earn between $50,000 and $80,000 according to reports.

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Create a budget that includes fun—such as getting coffee and going out to eat with friends from time to time.

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401(k) vs. 403(b): What’s the difference?

Employer-sponsored retirement saving plans, such as 403(b)s and 401(k)s, can be important tools to help you save for retirement. But the type of plan you have access to depends on where you work. If you work in the private sector, you will likely have a 401(k), while government or certain nonprofit workers may have access to a 403(b). Although these two types of plans are similar in many ways, there are some important differences.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Medical Bills

From premiums to unexpected trips to the hospital, medical costs can stack up quickly. Personal finance writer Sarah Netter has five ways to get ahead of your medical costs. Remember to monitor your medical bills for any errors and negotiate with billers when you can.

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