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. 3d ago

    America’s New Factories

    This week, Jake McClure takes a closer look at one of the biggest economic stories hiding in plain sight: America's factory boom. While headlines focus on protests over data centers, power lines, and industrial projects, billions of dollars are quietly flowing into semiconductor fabs, grid expansion, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing facilities across the country. The irony? Many of the same communities demanding more jobs, more electricity, and more domestic production are fiercely opposing the projects designed to deliver them. Along the way, Jake explores why societies often resist the very changes they claim to want, from steel mills and power lines in the early 1900s to chip factories and data centers today. He connects America's current manufacturing resurgence to global trade, China's industrial overcapacity, the future of energy production, and the surprising economics driving solar power, data centers, and grid investment. If you've ever wondered what's really being "manufactured" in a digital economy, why history keeps repeating itself, or what today's infrastructure boom could mean for the next decade of growth, this episode offers a fascinating perspective on the forces quietly reshaping the American economy. This episode was recorded on September 4, 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.

  2. 4d ago

    Weekly Market Update August 31 - September 4, 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 September 4, 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.

  3. Aug 29

    Tariffs, Trade, and the Geography of Adaptation

    What do beef prices, Vietnamese factories, cardboard boxes, toilet paper, and inflation have in common? According to Jake McClure, a lot more than you might think. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake explores the "geography of adaptation," the often-overlooked ways people, businesses, and entire economies adjust when the rules of the game change. From tariff battles and shifting global supply chains to the surprising rise of Vietnam as a trade powerhouse, he connects today's headlines to lessons from history, including the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and the Great Depression. Along the way, you'll discover why the internet may be partly responsible for changes in the Southern timber industry, how cardboard shortages led companies to rethink shipping, and why inflation continues to feel painful even as income growth, savings rates, and credit trends are telling a more encouraging story. This episode is part economics lesson, part detective story, and part reminder that adaptation is often the hidden force behind progress. If you've been wondering whether the economy is really as bad as it feels, or if there is good news hiding beneath the noise, this conversation is worth your time. This episode was recorded on August 28, 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. Aug 28

    Weekly Market Update August 24 - 28, 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 August 28, 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. Aug 22

    The Buyback Economy

    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. The conversation also dives into a lesser-known corner of the market: Treasury debt buybacks. Why would the U.S. government buy back its own debt while continuing to borrow trillions? Jake connects the dots between Treasury auctions, interest rates, Japan's yen carry trade, and the efforts to keep borrowing costs under control. Along the way, you'll hear the fascinating story of how a $150 million investment by Microsoft may have helped save Apple, changed corporate finance forever, and laid the groundwork for one of the greatest buyback programs in history. If you've ever wondered how investors actually make money, why share counts matter, or what these headline-grabbing buybacks mean for your portfolio and the broader economy, this episode delivers answers with plenty of stories, history, and real-world examples. 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. 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.

  6. Aug 21

    Weekly Market Update August 17 - 21, 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 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. 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.

  7. Aug 15

    The Geography of Capital: Following the Money Around the World

    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 capital and geopolitical competition, Jake connects dots that rarely appear in the same conversation. Along the way, he explores the surprising U.S. intervention in the Japanese yen, the risks hidden inside the yen carry trade, and what these seemingly unrelated events reveal about the changing balance of global economic power. Plus, a quick update on the latest Treasury guidance for Trump Accounts and what it could mean for families considering them. If you've ever wondered how money moves the world, and why those movements matter to your wallet, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the headlines. Based on the principle of "follow the money," you'll discover where today's opportunities, risks, and future conflicts may be taking shape. 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. 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.

  8. Aug 14

    Weekly Market Update August 10 - 14, 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 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. 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
    598
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