SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — In today’s edition of Rob Black’s Winners and Losers, KRON 4’s Mark Danon and financial expert Rob Black discuss weak U.S. retail sales numbers, and how it impacts the national economy.

In bankruptcy news, rapper 50 Cent filed for Chapter 11– what exactly does filing for bankruptcy mean, and is it as bad as it sounds?  Rob explains.

A winner this week is Target.  The retail superstore is cashing in on the plus size market, and so far have seen pluses in the profit margin.

Finally, Rob demystifies what type of life insurance plan is best for you.