02.13.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Job Market Update

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also today - Amid the steady parade of layoff announcements Clark offers some perspective on today’s job market, a prediction for the spring hiring season, and strategy for moving forward. 

• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
• Job Market Prediction: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? - Clark Howard
• Why Clark Howard Says It Isn't a Good Time To Become a Landlord
• How to Freeze Your Child's Credit - Clark Howard
• Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?
• What Is an ABLE Account? - Clark Howard
• Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst
• Are Solar Panels Worth it? 3 Things To Consider
• Clark Howard’s Digital Wallet Strategy
• Jobs Archives - Clark Howard
• Clark Howard’s Job Market Prediction in 2026
• What to Do When You're Being Harassed About an Old "Zombie Debt"
• This Device Can Help You Avoid an Annoying Car Rental Fee
• FasTrak throughout California

Clark.com resources:

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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