04.18.24 Discounters & Dollar Stores / New Career Considerations

Published: April 18, 2024, 11 a.m.

b"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"