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NewsWatch: Here’s why the Georgia runoff elections for the U.S. Senate could turn into a ‘big deal’ for markets

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE The looming Georgia runoff elections next Tuesday could inject volatility in a high-flying stock market that has mostly looked past politics in favor of the brighter economic outlook next year. See full story. Yes, it’s possible to save too much for retirement You may miss out on …

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Where Should I Retire?: I’d like to buy a home in a warm spot near the beach for $350,000 — where should I retire?

Dear MarketWatch, I am 68 with $ 1.2 million in savings. I’d like to retire somewhere warm, no snow and near the beach. In January I’d like to be able to have a cup of coffee on my patio and not freeze my butt off. I don’t mind a jacket, …

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Favorite Things Friday is Back: Something that made me laugh, a new favorite artist, something I’m excited to get in the mail, & much more!

HELLO 2021!!! I am welcoming you with open arms! On this first Friday of the year, I thought I would kick off the revival of Favorite Things Friday! I used to do this series and I’m really not sure why I stopped it because I loved doing it. Anyway, I’m …

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