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The Personal Wealth Coach

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

Seeking insights that resonate with your wealth management goals? This is Jake, and Jeff McClure, together we are 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

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All Episodes

41:39

Weekly Market Insights July 21 - 25, 2025

The Personal Wealth Coach ·

2025/07/26

This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake flies solo while Jeff soaks up the 70-degree glory of North Carolina. Meanwhile, back in the Texas heat, Jake unpacks the cooler but far more volatile world of markets, memes, and mergers. From meme stocks to durable goods orders, from a record-breaking S&P 500 to a plummeting oil price, this episode peels back the layers (and metaphors) to reveal what’s really going on beneath the economic headlines.And then there’s the juicy stuff—like why CBS may

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38:42

Weekly Market Insights July 14 - 18, 2025

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2025/07/19

Jake and Jeff are back in sync—despite a thousand miles of separation—to make sense of the week ending July 18th, 2025. The S&P managed a modest climb, bonds are still dragging their heels, and the Federal Reserve is somehow both everywhere and completely misunderstood. They pull back the curtain on how interest rate decisions are actually made (hint: it’s not just Jerome Powell flipping switches), and why political spin rarely matches economic reality.Then it’s on to the shiny, confusing world

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57:41

Weekly Market Insights July 7 - 11, 2025

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2025/07/12

Buckle up as Jake McClure flies solo—Jeff’s off enjoying the mountains, while Jake dives headfirst into the murky waters of national debt, trade deficits, and the difference between good and bad borrowing (spoiler: financing a yacht with a credit card is still a no). With a wry sense of humor and a dash of Shakespeare, Jake unpacks why balance of trade isn’t necessarily bad, how infrastructure spending might actually be the grown-up in the room, and why the U.S. is spending more on interest payments

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49:42

Weekly Market Insights June 30 - July 3, 2025

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2025/07/05

This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake takes a deep dive into the mysterious, sometimes maddening world of artificial intelligence—from its noisy origins in 1950s sound-cancellation algorithms to modern-day machine learning missteps (like inventing Venmo accounts and promising deliveries in blazers). Along the way, you'll get a quick market update, a nod to the elusive “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and a crash course on how AI really thinks—or rather, mimics thinking.With humor, history, and a

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43:09

Weekly Market Insights June 23 - 27, 2025

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2025/06/28

Jake flies solo this week while Jeff escapes the Texas heat, but that doesn’t stop the markets—or the commentary—from heating up. The S&P 500 hit new all-time highs despite a cascade of bad news, including shrinking GDP, falling consumer spending, and a housing market in a 2008-style funk. Jake untangles this economic knot with his usual mix of insight and dry wit.Also on deck: the mysterious “Rio Reset,” BRICS nations plotting dollar workarounds, and why gold might be the new global handshake

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47:23

Weekly Market Insights June 16 - 20, 2025

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2025/06/21

This week, Jeff broadcasts from the serene, cool mountains while Jake sweats it out in molten Texas—proving once again that podcasting thrives on contrast. But things really heat up when they tackle the week’s economic headlines: the Fed stands still while inflation paces ahead, aluminum prices hit new highs thanks to tariffs, and the market dances around the all-too-psychologically-important 6000 mark.They unpack the ripple effects of rising tensions in the Middle East, from trade routes to oil

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45:13

Weekly Market Insights June 9 - 13, 2025

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2025/06/14

This week, Jake McClure flies solo while Jeff enjoys the North Carolina mountains—but don’t worry, the insights are just as sharp. In this episode, Jake dives into the economic whirlwind of the week: a 13% spike in oil prices thanks to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the curious case of inflation hiding in plain sight (hint: check your toy aisle), and why the bond market is the quiet giant you should be watching.Expect a masterclass in market behavior, a breakdown of the “Big Beautiful

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39:07

Weekly Market Insights June 2 - 6, 2025

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2025/06/07

Jake and Jeff dive headlong into the whirlwind of the week’s economic news. This episode of The Personal Wealth Coach hits everything from the S&P 500's return to the 6000 mark (and why that’s more psychological than practical), to bond yields, a falling dollar, and what stagflation really means in plain English.They tackle topics like rising oil prices (surprise: it’s not in the headlines), productivity drops, durable goods slowdowns, and why tariffs—while great in theory—might be doing more

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44:19

Weekly Market Insights May 27 - 30, 2025

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2025/05/31

On this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake takes the mic solo and, after a few entertaining stumbles out of the gate, quickly finds his rhythm—diving headfirst into a rollercoaster of economic updates, policy quirks, and surprisingly useful thoughts on soy sauce shortages. From dissecting the Fed’s latest minutes and fears of stagflation to Elon Musk’s political exit strategy, Jake unpacks the noise behind the numbers with clarity and a side of dry wit.You'll hear about why AI might be

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43:15

Weekly Market Insights May 19 - 23, 2025

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2025/05/24

This week on The Personal Wealth Coach join Jake and Jeff—two seasoned investment advisors with a flair for economic wit—as they dive into the biggest money stories of the week. From the “Big Beautiful Bill Act” making waves in Congress to the unexpected spike in long-term bond yields and Moody’s rating shake-up, this episode connects the dots between fiscal policy, market reactions, and your portfolio.Expect sharp insights on: Why the S&P’s recent slip signals deeper market anxieties How

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41:13

Weekly Market Insights May 12 - 16, 2025

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2025/05/17

What do bananas, bond markets, and budget battles have in common? They’re all key players in this week’s rollercoaster ride through the U.S. economy. Join Jake McClure as he flies solo—while Jeff preps for his mountain escape—and unpacks the real forces behind the market’s wild 5% surge.From a not-so-sweet "pause" on tariffs with China to a banana price spike that says more than the CPI ever could, this episode peels back the economic curtain. Jake breaks down why shelves may go bare, what Moody’s

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49:23

Weekly Market Insights May 5 - 9, 2025

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2025/05/10

This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake and Jeff unpack a volatile week in the markets, where tariffs took center stage. From surprising new taxes on imports to the ripple effects on corporate earnings, healthcare stocks, and tech suppliers, they explore what’s really behind these sweeping changes—and what it means for your investments.The episode also tackles the real intent behind tariffs: are they tools for trade balance, revenue replacement, or a blunt-force weapon against fentanyl? You’ll

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41:01

Weekly Market Insights April 28 - May 2, 2025

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2025/05/03

Welcome to The Personal Wealth Coach, where father-son duo Jeff and Jake bring wit, wisdom, and a healthy dose of curiosity to the biggest questions shaping our financial futures—and the world around us.In this episode, Jeff and Jake unpack the latest economic data with their signature clarity, diving into inflation trends, consumer spending patterns, the role of interest rates, and how markets are reacting. They break down recent shifts in government spending, discuss the Fed's next potential

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40:34

Weekly Market Insights April 21 - 25, 2025

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2025/04/26

This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, join the bald and brilliant duo, Jake and Jeff, as they dive into a financial soup of market corrections, geopolitical jitters, and economic psychology—with a healthy splash of Shakespearean flair. From the week's market highs and lows to the mysterious art of labeling bear markets, they unpack everything from the falling price of oil to the real reasons central banks are hoarding gold like dragons.Ever wondered if the economy is a ship, a flock of seagulls,

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46:06

Weekly Market Insights April 14 - 17, 2025

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2025/04/19

In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake and Jeff—economists, educators, and admirably bearded co-hosts—tackle the latest economic shifts with their trademark blend of insight and humor. They dig into the first-quarter GDP estimate from the Atlanta Fed, which signals a surprising contraction of -2.2%, and explore the implications of recent tariff announcements on the U.S. economy.Along the way, they explain why deflation is scarier than inflation, why tariffs function like sales taxes

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39:22

Weekly Market Insights April 7 - 11, 2025

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2025/04/12

This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure goes solo behind the mic, diving headfirst into the economic chaos of tariffs, trade wars, and market mood swings. With his signature blend of candor and wit, Jake unpacks the week’s biggest market moves—like the S&P’s dramatic climb—and the political maneuvering behind them. From Liberation Day tariffs to the whiplash-inducing reversal of reciprocal duties, it’s been a week of economic policy that felt more like theater… if the playwright was

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50:22

Weekly Market Insights March 31 - April 4, 2025

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2025/04/05

Welcome to "The Personal Wealth Coach" with Jake and Jeff McClure!In this episode, our hosts dive deep into the latest market trends, comparing the recent market collapse to the pandemic crash. They explore the historical context of tariffs, from President McKinley's era to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, and discuss the potential long-term effects of modern tariffs imposed by the current administration. Join Jake and Jeff as they analyze the S&P 500's performance, the bond market, and the

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46:55

Weekly Market Insights March 24 - 28, 2025

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2025/03/29

Welcome to The Personal Wealth Coach—where finance isn’t just about numbers, but the stories, strategies, and surprises that shape our economy. This week, your hosts, Jake and Jeff McClure, peel back the layers of the latest market movements, economic shifts, and financial headlines that are making waves.With inflation debates heating up, interest rates still playing the waiting game, and political maneuvering adding even more uncertainty to the mix, there’s no shortage of drama in the financial

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35:14

Weekly Market Insights March 17 - 21, 2025

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2025/03/22

Welcome to The Personal Wealth Coach—where finance gets a personality, the market’s chaos turns into conversation, and economics is anything but boring! This week, your host, Jake McClure, flies solo to dissect the latest in the stock market, economy, and all the financial headlines that may (or may not) be keeping you up at night.Markets move, economies shift, and uncertainty is the only certainty—but that doesn’t mean you have to be caught off guard. This episode takes a deep dive into the

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39:24

Weekly Market Insights March 10 - 14, 2025

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2025/03/15

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Personal Wealth Coach Podcast with your hosts, Jeff and Jake McClure.The Personal Wealth Coach isn’t just another finance podcast—it’s your backstage pass to the world of markets, money, and the economic forces shaping your future. Hosts Jake and Jeff bring you an unfiltered, insightful, and even humorous take on what’s really happening in the economy. They cut through the noise, tackling everything from market corrections and consumer sentiment to the

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