Even though Dollar Tree has had to raise their flagship price to $1.25, there are still bargains to be had. Generally, household items, health/ beauty products and party supplies will be a bargain at the affordable retail chain compared to department or specialty stores.

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Colder weather is coming, and it's time to start stockpiling for the winter. As the chilly season approaches, retirees can and should head to Dollar Tree to stock up inexpensive essentials.

With interest rates set to decline in the near future, Realty Income and other REITs are heating up again as investors pivot from CDs and Treasury bills toward higher-yielding dividend stocks. Lower rates will also make it cheaper for REITs to buy new properties. That's why Realty Income's stock rallied more than 20% over the past three months.

Dollar Tree’s stock (NASDAQ: DLTR) has declined from around $142 at the beginning to $69 now - about a 55% fall over a period when the benchmark S&P index grew 16%. In comparison, DLTR’s peer Target stock (NYSE: TGT) is up almost 9% over the same period.

Dollar Tree's latest quarterly numbers were disappointing, with same-store sales growth proving to be minimal. The company is facing tough macroeconomic conditions, not unlike other discount retailers.