The Personal Wealth Coach
Seeking insights that resonate with your wealth management goals? This is Jake McClure, with The Personal Wealth Coach podcast, exploring the intersection of economics and history and how it influences your financial journey. Understand the big picture of the U.S. and global economies, market trends and policies with us for clearer investment strategies. Stay ahead, stay informed, with The Personal Wealth Coach podcast for smarter financial decision-making. Eager to learn more? Schedule a complimentary consultation with us, either in-person or over the phone, by visiting https://www.tpwc.com/. Dive into the world of smart financial decision-making with The Personal Wealth Coach – your educational gateway to the economy and beyond. Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only.
Episodes
In this episode, Jake McClure unpacks the surprising world of the "buyback economy" and explains why stock and bond buybacks have become one of the biggest stories in finance. From Apple's decades-long share repurchase machine to South Korea's massive corporate buyback programs, Jake explores how companies reward shareholders, why Warren Buffett's view on buybacks has evolved, and when the practice creates value versus destroys it.
...This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on August 21, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
What if the biggest force in the oil market isn't an oil producer? Or the next battleground for global influence isn't a superpower, but a continent? This week, Jake McClure follows the money across the globe to uncover how shifting capital flows are quietly redrawing the economic map.
From China's growing influence over oil prices through massive reserves and consumption power, to Africa's rising role as the center of development...This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on August 14, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
The U.S. economy is doing something that seems almost impossible: growing while shedding jobs. In this week's episode, Jake McClure digs into one of the strangest economic environments in decades. GDP is rising, consumers are still spending, and productivity is climbing, yet payrolls are shrinking and the housing market remains stuck in neutral.
What is really driving the economy today? Jake explores the surprising role of artifici...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on August 7, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
This week's episode tackles two topics that hit close to home: your wallet and your peace of mind.
Jake McClure dives into why inflation may be far from finished, despite recent reports suggesting price pressures are easing. From Federal Reserve decisions and interest rates to tariffs, oil prices, and the hidden warning signs buried in producer price data, he explains why today's good news could still lead to tomorrow's higher pric...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on July 31, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
What happens when Texas decides Wall Street needs a little competition? In this episode, Jake McClure digs into the surprising story behind the Texas Stock Exchange and why it may have far less to do with trading stocks and far more to do with where economic power is headed in America.
Along the way, Jake pulls back the curtain on how stock exchanges actually work, why companies choose the NYSE or NASDAQ, and what market makers, c...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on July 24, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
What can a rickety one-lane bridge, a shopping cart, and a carton of eggs teach us about economic growth? In this episode, a 19-day journey through Costa Rica sparks a fascinating exploration of what really makes nations prosper. From dirt roads and rolling brownouts to clean public spaces and strong community pride, this conversation looks beyond headlines and economic jargon to uncover the forces that drive long-term success. Alo...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on July 17, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
What do Shakespeare, a box of tennis balls, medieval archers, spice traders, coffee shops, and your retirement account have in common? More than you might think. This week, Jake McClure takes listeners on a fascinating journey from the battlefields of medieval France to the trading floors of Wall Street, uncovering the surprising story of how stock markets were born. Along the way, you'll learn how Henry V unintentionally helped cr...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on July 10, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
Before stocks, before modern banks, and long before Wall Street, someone was lending silver for beer and expecting to be paid back with interest. This week, Jake McClure unpacks the remarkable story of the bond market's evolution, from ancient clay tablets to today's financial system. Along the way, he explores the origins of interest, the rise of Venetian banking, the connection between bonds and paper money, and why trust may be ...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on July 2, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
This week’s episode takes a step back from the daily market noise and asks a bigger question: why do some economies, businesses, and even entire civilizations survive shocks while others quietly fall apart? Jake McClure walks through a fascinating mix of fresh data and deep history, starting with the latest PCE report showing rising income, spending, and savings, all while inflation continues to hum along. On the surface, thi...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on June 26, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
If you think the Federal Reserve is boring, this episode might change your mind.
Jake McClure takes you inside the Fed’s latest meeting and introduces the man now holding the wheel, Kevin Warsh. From his crisis-tested track record during the Great Recession to his very different views on how much control the Fed should really have, this isn’t just a policy discussion. It’s a look at how the rules of the game might...
This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.
This episode was recorded on June 18, 2026.
If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.
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