The Personal Wealth Coach

Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only
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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.

  1. 8H AGO

    Energy Under Pressure: AI, the Grid, and a World in Conflict

    In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake dives into the kind of power that keeps your lights on, your AC running, your AI awake, and your economy functioning. Energy prices, global conflicts, grids, solar fields, private power plants, and even cattle cycles all make an appearance. Jake breaks down why per person energy use has been falling since 2018, how AI data centers are both straining and strengthening the grid, and why private enterprise quietly runs most of America's power system. He also explains how natural gas became cheaper than picking coal up off the ground, why heat pumps are the unexpected heroes of modern efficiency, and how new tech like fusion, micro nuclear, and space based solar might reshape everything again. If you enjoy smart explanations wrapped in humor, real stories, and the occasional analogy involving old pickup trucks and medieval hog markets, you are in the right place. This episode makes the energy transition understandable, practical, and maybe even optimistic. No doomscrolling required. This episode was recorded on March 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. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    41 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Weekly Market Update March 2 - 6, 2026

    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 March 6, 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 are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    5 min

  3. FEB 28

    Two Timely Subjects: The History of the Trade Act of 1974 and Private Equity and How It Works

    In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure pulls off the rare double feature deep dive, equal parts economic thriller and private equity reality check. First, Jake unpacks the surprisingly dramatic backstory behind the 1974 Trade Act, complete with gold standard intrigue, secret French operations, Charles de Gaulle’s long memory, and the logic chain that somehow connects D-Day deception to Nixon’s gold shock to President Trump’s new tariffs. If you have ever wondered why tariffs keep making headlines or why the Supreme Court keeps telling presidents "you cannot do that," this history-packed segment finally makes the modern story click. Then the episode shifts into the world of private equity. Jake breaks down what it really is, why institutions like Yale and Harvard once championed it, why big firms such as Blue Owl are wrestling with liquidity problems, and how AI has upended the value of certain PE investments almost overnight. He explains the hidden risks behind the glossy sales pitches and what business owners should understand before assuming they are missing out. It is a smart, accessible, and occasionally humorous look at two complex financial topics that matter far more than most people realize. If you like your economics with real history, practical insight, and a storyteller who can make gold reserves sound exciting, this episode will hook you. This episode was recorded on February 27, 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 are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    39 min

  4. FEB 27

    Weekly Market Update February 23 - 27, 2026

    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 February 27, 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 are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    4 min

  5. FEB 21

    The Tariff Ruling That Changes Everything

    What happens when the Supreme Court pulls the plug on sweeping global tariffs overnight? Prices shift, markets twitch, lawsuits pile up, and Jake McClure grabs the mic to make sense of the chaos. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake breaks down the Court’s ruling with clarity, humor, and just enough economic nerdery to make you feel smarter without feeling bored. He walks through why tariffs are really just taxes with a fancy name, how uncertainty in boardrooms has been freezing investment, and why removing these tariffs might actually kick the economy into higher gear. You’ll hear about inflation bulges, refund nightmares, FedEx tariff bills (yes, really), and the ripple effects that could shape both prices and politics heading into November. If you want a clear-eyed, entertaining look at what this ruling means for your wallet, the economy, and the year ahead, this episode is your guide. This episode was recorded on February 20, 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 are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    27 min

  6. FEB 20

    Weekly Market Update February 17 - 20, 2026

    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 February 20, 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 are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    4 min

  7. FEB 14

    Seasonal Adjustments and the Real Housing Story

    If you have ever wondered how the government could miscount a million jobs, why your favorite economist keeps muttering about seasonal adjustments, or why buying a house now feels like trying to catch smoke with a butterfly net, this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach is for you. Jake dives into the strange and surprising world behind the numbers we hear every day, from the Labor Department’s massive job revision that missed by seven digits, to the weird reality of record breaking retail sales that somehow look flat once they are seasonally adjusted. He unpacks the Federal Reserve’s concerns, the rise of AI reshaping small business hiring, and the reason our memories of the pandemic are statistically, and hilariously, inaccurate. We also take a clear and honest look at the current housing market, where sales are plunging, prices are stubborn, builders are struggling, and the construction workforce has shifted in a big way. Add in the spike in student loan delinquencies, changing household debt, and the surge in online buying, and you get a fast moving tour of the forces reshaping the American economy in real time. It is nerdy, it is funny, it is unexpectedly human, and it just might change the way you look at the headlines. This episode was recorded on February 13, 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 are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    35 min

  8. FEB 13

    Weekly Market Update February 9 - 13, 2026

    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 February 13, 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 are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

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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.

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    Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    547
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