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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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November 7, 2026Episode 8954 min

The Economy’s Different Clocks

The votes have been counted, the political landscape has shifted, and everyone wants to know what happens next. But politics can change overnight while the economy operates on a very different clock. This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure looks beyond the election headlines to ask what the results might actually mean for markets, taxes, trade, and the economy. He also explores the remarkable surge in productivity being fueled by AI and why today’s technological transformation may be far bigger than many people realize. The world is changing quickly, but the effects rarely arrive all at once. Understanding that difference may be the key to seeing where the economy is headed next. This episode was recorded on November 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.

November 6, 2026Episode 883 min

Weekly Market Update November 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 November 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.

October 31, 2026Episode 8745 min

What’s Really Driving the Economy?

The economy is growing, the Fed is holding steady, and AI is quietly rearranging the furniture. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure digs beneath the latest GDP numbers to see what’s actually pulling the economy forward, from consumer spending to a massive wave of investment in AI, data centers, chips, and the electric grid. He also looks at what’s dragging behind, including international trade, and why today’s economic expansion may look very different from the ones we’re used to. Then it’s off to the Federal Reserve, where holding interest rates steady is only part of the story. Jake explores dissent inside the Fed, its activity in mortgage-backed securities and Treasuries, the pressure that may be keeping mortgage rates higher, and what policymakers may be signaling about rates ahead. Along the way, he tackles the fear of an AI bubble, the changing economics of Google searches and online advertising, Nobel Prize-winning economic ideas, America’s increasingly complicated tax code, and why long-term optimism can coexist with some very real short-term bumps. It turns out the economy may not be riding the same old train after all. This episode was recorded on October 30, 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.

October 30, 2026Episode 873 min

Weekly Market Update October 26 - 30, 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 October 30, 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.

October 24, 2026Episode 8548 min

Has the Story Changed?

Has the story changed, or are we just getting nervous about the next chapter? This week, Jake takes on one of Wall Street’s favorite words: bubble. From tulip mania and house flipping to crypto and the dot-com boom, he looks at what bubbles actually have in common and asks whether today’s AI spending spree really fits the definition. Along the way, he digs into who is funding the AI boom, the massive buildout of data centers, rising interest rates, and why all that pessimism surrounding AI might not be such a bad thing. Then the conversation turns to oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, damaged refining capacity, and a real estate market wrestling with high borrowing costs, remote work, and shifting demand. There’s plenty to worry about, but maybe we’re worrying about the wrong things. This episode was recorded on October 23, 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.

October 23, 2026Episode 843 min

Weekly Market Update October 19 - 23, 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 October 23, 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.

October 17, 2026Episode 8351 min

The View from the Waterline, The State of LNG

Jake McClure went to the Texas Gulf Coast and found more than sand and surf. From giant LNG carriers and sprawling refineries to electric trucks, wind-assisted ships, and some clever bubbles beneath the hull, this episode takes a close look at the technology quietly reshaping the global energy economy. Jake connects those changes to inflation, diesel prices, supply chain bottlenecks, and the bullwhip effect before turning to AI and the curious state of the computer market, where sales can apparently be plunging and booming at the same time. The economy is messy, technology is moving fast, and sometimes the best way to understand what’s coming next is to watch the old rules being rewritten in real time. This episode was recorded on October 16, 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.

October 16, 2026Episode 823 min

Weekly Market Update October 12 - 16, 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 October 16, 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.

October 10, 2026Episode 8144 min

Why the Headlines and the Data Keep Disagreeing

Welcome to an economy where the numbers say “growth,” the headlines say “panic,” and your gut says, “Something about this is weird.” Jake unpacks the disconnect by wandering through commercial real estate trouble, stubborn housing costs, shrinking populations, AI disruption, expensive oil, booming data centers, autonomous trucks, and the surprisingly important economics of picks and shovels. The common theme is change, specifically what happens when high prices, new technology, and shifting demographics collide. The result can create winners, losers, job losses, new industries, and perfectly decent averages that conceal a whole lot of turbulence underneath. This episode was recorded on October 9, 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.

October 9, 2026Episode 803 min

Weekly Market Update October 5 - 9, 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 October 9, 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.