Want to Retire Early? Buy Dollar General Stock

Between the sheer dominance of names like Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), and the so-called retail apocalypse taking shape all around the two powerhouses, it's tough for investors to be excited about owning any other retailer right now.

There is one such name, however, that's managed to sneak into the arena. Indeed, it not only established itself, but it has positioned its stock for above-average growth at below-average risk. That name is discounter Dollar General (NYSE: DG). The stock offers a great way to round out the consumer-facing portion of a retirement portfolio simply because the company is doing what Amazon and Walmart won't -- and can't.

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