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!\n\nDollar Store Closures: Segment 1\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\n\nWho Offers A Pension?: Segment 3\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\n\n\nMentioned on the show:\n\nDollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves\n\n99 Cents Only Stores to close all 371 spots in 'extremely difficult decision,' CEO says - USA TODAY\n\nDollar Tree Raises Max Price to $7: Which Items Will Cost More?\n\nClark Howard's 5 Money Tips for Couples\n\nHow to Freeze Your Child's Credit\n\nResearch shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive \u2014 The Conversation\n\n[The Washington Post] The government has a workforce crisis. One of its best-kept secrets can fix it.\n\nPortfolio Lender: Meaning, Overview, Pros and Cons\n\n\nThank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our \u201cClarkie\u201d segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!\nClark.com resources\n\nEpisode transcripts\n\nCommunity.Clark.com\n\nClark.com daily money newsletter\n\n\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices