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

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 13 February 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

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 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:13.2	It's a new workday.
0:19.9	I'm so glad to welcome you here at the Clark Howard Show.
0:23.0	You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you,
0:27.6	so you make better financial decisions in your life.
0:32.1	It's Friday the 13th.
0:36.5	Ooh, that means it's time for me to hear how extra scary wrong I've been in today's Clark stinks.
0:46.4	Something else is making Americans uneasy.
0:49.4	No joke and matter here.
0:51.7	The steady parade drumbeat of layoff announcements from big companies that pound
1:00.6	their chest that they're laying people off and their stocks go up after they announce they're
1:06.4	laying people off. It's a tough moment in the job market.
1:11.3	We're going to talk about that later.
1:13.8	But right now it's time to hear where I have failed to serve you well.
1:19.4	You must think I'm pretty stupid.
1:20.6	You should be ashamed of yourself.
1:22.1	Well, maybe I'm wrong.
1:23.2	Maybe I'm wrong.
1:24.2	Maybe you're right, pal.
1:31.2	It's a good. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe you're right, pal. What are you starting with today, Krista?
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