The Clark Howard Podcast

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

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - we now find ourselves in a frozen job market. Clark explains how this compares to conditions in 2009, and where laid off workers and others seeking employment, are most likely to find work. 


Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

Direction For Job Seekers: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:



  • 6 Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses Worth at Least $500
  • How To Save Money on Utilities
  • Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
  • 401(k) limit increases to $23,500 for 2025, IRA limit remains $7,000
  • States rush to hire federal workers out of work after DOGE cuts
  • Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less
  • The Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise
  • How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
  • Should I Freeze My Credit With the Other Credit Bureaus?
  • How To Monitor Your Credit 
  • Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips


    • Clark.com resources


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