04.18.24 Discounters & Dollar Stores / New Career Considerations

Dollar stores and other discounters are reconfiguring. Clark clears media confusion surrounding closures and discusses what makes some discount retail operations more successful than others. Also - If you want job stability with a pension, this job sector wants you!

• Dollar Store Closures: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Who Offers A Pension?: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves
• 99 Cents Only Stores to close all 371 spots in 'extremely difficult decision,' CEO says - USA TODAY
• Dollar Tree Raises Max Price to $7: Which Items Will Cost More?
• Clark Howard's 5 Money Tips for Couples
• How to Freeze Your Child's Credit
• Research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive — The Conversation
• [The Washington Post] The government has a workforce crisis. One of its best-kept secrets can fix it.
• Portfolio Lender: Meaning, Overview, Pros and Cons

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