The Personal Wealth Coach
Jake McClure from The Personal Wealth Coach talks about anything and everything about Economics, Investments, Markets, History, and Life in an educational manner. More info at https://www.tpwc.com/
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Weekly Market Update July 20 - 24, 2026
<p>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.</p> <p>This episode was recorded on July 24, 2026.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message...
The Roads We Build and the Choices We Make
<p>What can a rickety one-lane bridge, a shopping cart, and a carton of eggs teach us about economic growth?<br> 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.<br> Along the way, Jake examines why infrastructure matters, why trust may be an economy's most valuable asset, and why two communities with the same resources can produce dramatically different...
Weekly Market Update July 13 - 17, 2026
<p>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.</p> <p>This episode was recorded on July 17, 2026.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message...
From Amsterdam to Wall Street How Stock Markets Were Born
<p>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.<br> 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 create the foundations of modern ownership, why we call them "companies" and "shares," how Amsterdam became home to the world's first stock exchange, and why coffee houses once served...
Weekly Market Update July 6 - 10, 2026
<p>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.</p> <p>This episode was recorded on July 10, 2026.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message...
The History of the Bond Market
<p>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 the most valuable asset in any economy. History buffs, market enthusiasts, and the merely curious will all find something intriguing in this journey through the financial world's oldest...
Weekly Market Update June 29 - July 2, 2026
<p>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.</p> <p>This episode was recorded on July 2, 2026.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message...
Building Shock Absorbers
<p>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?<br> 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, things look steady. Underneath, the real story is resilience and what it takes to keep moving forward when conditions are less than ideal.<br> From there, the conversation shifts in...
Weekly Market Update June 22 - 26, 2026
<p>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.</p> <p>This episode was recorded on June 26, 2026.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message...
The Fed's New Playbook
<p>If you think the Federal Reserve is boring, this episode might change your mind.</p> <p>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 be getting rewritten.</p> <p>Along the way, the conversation breaks down what the Fed actually does, why interest rates matter more t...
