The Personal Wealth Coach
Jake McClure, host of The Personal Wealth Coach, discusses economics, investments, financial markets, history, and life lessons in an educational manner. As an independent fiduciary investment advisor, he offers fee-only guidance through his firm. The podcast aims to inform listeners about personal wealth management and broader economic concepts. More information is available at tpwc.com.
Episodes
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 w
Weekly Market Update August 17 - 21, 2026
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This episode was recorded on August 21, 2026.
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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 ris
Weekly Market Update August 10 - 14, 2026
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This episode was recorded on August 14, 2026.
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The State of the Economy: Productivity, Hiring, and the AI Investment Boom
The U.S. economy is doing something that seems almost impossible: growing while shedding jobs. In this week's episode, Jake McClure digs into one of the strangest economic environments in decades. GDP is rising, consumers are still spending, and productivity is climbing, yet payrolls are shrinking and the housing market remains stuck in neutral.
What is really driving the economy today? Jake ex
Weekly Market Update August 3-7, 2026
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This episode was recorded on August 7, 2026.
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Why Inflation Isn't Finished Yet
This week's episode tackles two topics that hit close to home: your wallet and your peace of mind.
Jake McClure dives into why inflation may be far from finished, despite recent reports suggesting price pressures are easing. From Federal Reserve decisions and interest rates to tariffs, oil prices, and the hidden warning signs buried in producer price data, he explains why today's good news coul
Weekly Market Update July 27 - 31, 2026
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This episode was recorded on July 31, 2026.
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Y’all Street: Why Texas Built Its Own Stock Exchange
What happens when Texas decides Wall Street needs a little competition? In this episode, Jake McClure digs into the surprising story behind the Texas Stock Exchange and why it may have far less to do with trading stocks and far more to do with where economic power is headed in America.
Along the way, Jake pulls back the curtain on how stock exchanges actually work, why companies choose the NYSE
Weekly Market Update July 20 - 24, 2026
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This episode was recorded on July 24, 2026.
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The Roads We Build and the Choices We Make
What can a rickety one-lane bridge, a shopping cart, and a carton of eggs teach us about economic growth?
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 forc
Weekly Market Update July 13 - 17, 2026
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This episode was recorded on July 17, 2026.
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From Amsterdam to Wall Street How Stock Markets Were Born
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.
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 h
Weekly Market Update July 6 - 10, 2026
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This episode was recorded on July 10, 2026.
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The History of the Bond Market
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 an
Weekly Market Update June 29 - July 2, 2026
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This episode was recorded on July 2, 2026.
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Building Shock Absorbers
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?
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
Weekly Market Update June 22 - 26, 2026
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This episode was recorded on June 26, 2026.
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The Fed's New Playbook
If you think the Federal Reserve is boring, this episode might change your mind.
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
Weekly Market Update June 15 - 18, 2026
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This episode was recorded on June 18, 2026.
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When Energy Moves, Everything Moves
If you have ever wondered why a jump at the gas pump seems to sneak its way into just about everything else you buy, this episode connects the dots with sharp insight and a bit of humor. Jake walks through how an energy shock ripples through the economy, turning higher fuel costs into rising prices for food, transportation, and just about anything that needs to be grown, built, or shipped.
Along
Weekly Market Update June 8 - 12, 2026
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This episode was recorded on June 12, 2026.
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The Stinky Side of the Economy: Fertilizer
What do ancient Roman street collectors, modern fertilizer plants, and global food prices all have in common? More than you might think. This week’s episode of the Personal Wealth Coach dives into one of the least glamorous but most essential parts of the global economy: fertilizer.
Starting with a surprisingly entertaining walk through history, from manure and urine in ancient civilizations to t
Weekly Market Update June 1 - 5, 2026
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This episode was recorded on June 5, 2026.
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The Changing Gold Market
Gold has a reputation as the ultimate safe haven, the asset you run to when everything else starts to fall apart. But what if that story doesn’t quite hold up anymore?
In this episode, Jake McClure takes a deep dive into the modern gold market and turns a few long‑held assumptions on their head. He walks through how gold moved from the backbone of global currency to something shaped largely by c
Weekly Market Update May 26 - 29, 2026
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This episode was recorded on May 29, 2026.
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How Energy Actually Works: Efficiency, Storage, and What Comes Next
This week’s episode takes a deeper dive into something we all use every day but rarely stop to think about, energy. Not the vague kind that powers coffee conversations, but the real, measurable, borderline nerdy stuff that determines why your electricity bills look the way they do and why entire industries rise and fall.
Jake walks through how energy actually works, from old standbys like coal
Weekly Market Update May 18 - 22, 2026
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This episode was recorded on May 22, 2026.
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Is Inflation Back, or Are We Reading It Wrong?
Is inflation back, or are we just reading the tea leaves the wrong way? In this episode, Jake McClure takes on one of the most talked-about questions in finance right now and breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense. He walks through what inflation really is, why rising prices do not always mean lasting inflation, and how recent spikes in food and energy are showing up in everyday life,
Weekly Market Update May 11 - 15, 2026
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This episode was recorded on May 15, 2026.
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An Economy That’s Booming and Slowing at the Same Time
Is the economy booming, breaking, or just behaving badly? In this episode, Jake McClure makes the case that the answer is yes to all of the above. He walks through a housing market where prices are falling even as sales pick up, explains why high interest rates are doing more than just scaring off buyers, and digs into the strange reality of a commercial real estate slump happening alongside a f
Weekly Market Update May 4 - 8, 2026
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This episode was recorded on May 8, 2026.
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Why the Economy Feels Unclear Even When It’s Working
The economy is technically growing, the job market is holding together, and yet almost everyone feels uneasy. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure unpacks why the economic story we are living through feels so disorienting.
Jake starts with the latest Federal Reserve meeting and explains why a “rates unchanged” headline misses the real story. A divided board, a new Fed chair
Weekly Market Update April 27 - May 1, 2026
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This episode was recorded on May 1, 2026.
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How does the Economy Grow?
What do Nokia flip phones, the Model T, fracking, and the iPhone have in common? According to this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, they are all clues to how the economy really grows, and why most people misunderstand it. Jake McClure takes listeners on a fast moving, surprisingly entertaining tour of economic history, breaking down the difference between slow, steady incremental growth and
Weekly Market Update April 20 - 24, 2026
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This episode was recorded on April 24, 2026.
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Supply Chains Under Stress: Why Crisis Creates New Technology
What happens when the world runs out of microchips, gas prices make you wince, and AI guzzles electricity like it is free? Simple. Everything breaks, then everything changes. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes you on a fast moving tour through supply chains under pressure and why moments of economic pain tend to produce the biggest technological leaps. From America’
Why the Numbers Look Better Than They Feel
Why does the economy look great on paper but feel weirdly off in real life? This episode of The Personal Wealth Coach dives straight into that disconnect, unpacking why low unemployment can still mean a tough job market and how a flashy 30 percent market return can leave investors wondering if they missed something. Along the way, Jake takes on labor force participation, retiring baby boomers, AI
Weekly Market Update April 6 - 10, 2026
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This episode was recorded on April 10, 2026.
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When War Speeds the Clock: How Conflict Accelerates Technological Change
What do World War I button shortages, carriage makers, coal furnaces, and today’s AI boom all have in common? More than you think.
In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes listeners on a surprisingly entertaining tour through history to show how war, scarcity, and crisis push technology forward faster than anyone expects. From freshwater clams vanishing because divers left
Weekly Market Update March 30 - April 2, 2026
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This episode was recorded on April 2, 2026.
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The Reorganization of the American Economy
If you have ever wondered why every big shift in human history seems to start with someone trying to move energy from point A to point B, this episode is your new favorite rabbit hole. Jake McClure takes you on a fast paced tour through thousands of years of innovation, from horse collars to windmills to steam engines powered by mummies. Yes, actual mummies.
Along the way, he connects these histo
Weekly Market Update March 23 - 27, 2026
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This episode was recorded on March 27, 2026.
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Recession or Reset? What the Data Really Says About 2026
If you have ever wondered whether a recession is lurking around the corner, this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach will be your new favorite deep dive into economic reality. Jake takes the big, headline grabbing question of the year and actually answers it, breaking down what a recession is, why the definition keeps changing, and why the stock market is absolutely not the economy.
You will he
Weekly Market Update March 16 - 20, 2026
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This episode was recorded on March 20, 2026.
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The Strait of Hormuz Conversation
The Personal Wealth Coach takes you straight into one of the most important global chokepoints you never think about until the world gets loud about it. In this episode, you will dive into the turmoil surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the jump in oil prices, and the surprising ways a narrow stretch of water can rattle global markets, inflation, and even your next fill up. Jake lays out how the Ira
Weekly Market Update March 9 - 13, 2026
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This episode was recorded on March 13, 2026.
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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 straini
Weekly Market Update March 2 - 6, 2026
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This episode was recorded on March 6, 2026.
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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 dece
Weekly Market Update February 23 - 27, 2026
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This episode was recorded on February 27, 2026.
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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 wh
Weekly Market Update February 17 - 20, 2026
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This episode was recorded on February 20, 2026.
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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 m
Weekly Market Update February 9 - 13, 2026
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This episode was recorded on February 13, 2026.
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China’s Economy After the Pandemic: Why Deflation Is Sticking
Take a front row seat as Jake McClure unpacks the strange reality of China’s post‑pandemic economy. Prices are falling, wages are shrinking, factories are slashing pay, and electric cars are cheaper every month. It sounds like good news until you see what is actually happening underneath the surface.
In this episode, Jake explores why deflation has taken hold, how China’s real estate engine sta
Weekly Market Update February 2 - 6, 2026
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This episode was recorded on February 6, 2026.
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Is There an Artificial Intelligence Bubble?
Is artificial intelligence the next big bubble or the surprising force quietly rebuilding America’s energy backbone? In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes listeners inside the frenzy surrounding AI and the massive wave of investment behind it. He explains what today’s AI really is, how large language models reached their limits faster than expected, and why the companie
Weekly Market Update January 26 - 30, 2026
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This episode was recorded on January 30, 2026.
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Fear First, Facts Later: A Short History of Stock Market Drawdowns During Military Crises
When military threats hit the news, markets rarely wait for answers. They move on fear.
In this week’s episode, Jake McClure looks at how markets have responded to war scares and real conflicts throughout history, from Greenland’s recent market shock to Ukraine, Iraq, 9/11, Pearl Harbor, and even World War I. The pattern is surprisingly consistent and often misunderstood.
This is not about politi
Weekly Market Update January 20 - 23, 2026
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This episode was recorded on January 23, 2026.
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Why is the Independence of the Federal Reserve Even Important?
Take a trip through economic history with Jake McClure as he uncovers the surprising roots of central bank independence. This episode starts in the 1600s with Isaac Newton, not as the scientist you learned about in school, but as the relentless crime fighter who cleaned up Britain’s broken currency and helped shape the foundations of modern monetary stability.
From there, Jake walks you through ho
Weekly Market Update January 12 - 16, 2026
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This episode was recorded on January 16, 2026.
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When the Obvious Isn’t the Truth
Think you know why U.S. healthcare costs are sky-high and life expectancy lags behind? Think again. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure dives into the seductive danger of “obvious” conclusions and why they often lead us astray. From eye-catching global health graphs to the hidden role of obesity, we explore how missing data can flip the narrative on its head.
But that’s just
Weekly Market Update January 5 - 9, 2026
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This episode was recorded on January 9, 2026.
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2025 in Review: Inflation, Growth, and the Year of AI
Strap in for a whirlwind tour through one of the most unpredictable years in recent economic history. From record-breaking government shutdowns and surprise bank failures to crypto hacks that rattled global markets, this episode dives deep into the headlines that mattered and the ones that were just noise.
We’ll unpack the Genius Act and the first real steps toward crypto regulation, explore how N
Weekly Market Update December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026
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This episode was recorded on January 2, 2026.
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GDP, PCE, and the Holiday Hangover: What the Numbers Really Tell Us
Is the economy feeling festive or just hungover from the holidays? In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes you behind the headlines to decode what is really happening. We break down the surprisingly strong GDP growth, why consumer spending surged even as sentiment slumped, and what the latest PCE numbers reveal about inflation’s stubborn streak.
But that is just the star
Weekly Market Update December 22 - 26, 2025
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This episode was recorded on December 26th, 2025.
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CPI: What Are We Even Measuring? (And Why November Played Hide-and-Seek)
Think you know inflation? Think again. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, we unwrap the quirks behind the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), and why this month’s numbers are stranger than your uncle’s Christmas sweater. From skipped reports and zeroed-out housing data to the baffling concept of “owner’s equivalent rent,” we dig into what these metr
Weekly Market Update December 15 - 19, 2025
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This episode was recorded on December 19th, 2025.
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Fed Cuts and a Shrinking Nation: How Policy and Demographics Shape Tomorrow’s Economy
This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake unpacks a rare moment of drama at the Federal Reserve—the first split vote in years. Why did some members push for a bigger rate cut while others wanted no change at all? And why did rates drop even though inflation is still above target? We’ll dig into the politics creeping into monetary policy, the surprising role of AI in skewing job numbers, and wha
Weekly Market Update December 8 - 12, 2025
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This episode was recorded on December 12th, 2025.
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Inflation and Why It Is So Stubborn
Why did prices stay flat for twenty years, then suddenly surge and refuse to come back down? In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, we take a deep dive into the puzzle of persistent inflation and uncover the forces that keep it hanging around. We’ll explore how decades of free trade kept costs low, why pandemic supply chain chaos flipped the script, and how stimulus checks and rehiring fren
Weekly Market Update December 1 - 5, 2025
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This episode was recorded on December 5th, 2025.
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Public Stakes in Private Profits; When Governments Become Shareholders
What happens when Uncle Sam starts acting like a venture capitalist? In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure dives into a surprising trend: governments taking direct stakes in private companies. From Intel’s $8.9 billion boost under the CHIPS Act to golden shares in U.S. Steel, we explore what this means for innovation, profitability, and the long-term health of the economy. Is
Weekly Market Update November 24 - 28, 2025
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This episode was recorded on November 28th, 2025.
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Stress, Strategy, and Staying Calm in the Middle
Markets don’t just move, they mess with our minds. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes you inside the psychology of financial chaos and explains why even smart investors make irrational choices when things get turbulent. From loss aversion and herd mentality to recency bias and framing, we unpack the mental traps that lead to panic selling and FOMO buying.
But it’s no
Weekly Market Update November 17 - 21, 2025
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This episode was recorded on November 21st, 2025.
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Innovation While Under Pressure, How Stress Sparks Progress
In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, we dive into a paradox that defines progress: how crisis fuels creativity. Host Jake McClure explores the surprising upside of uncertainty, revealing how the pandemic era, despite its chaos, ignited a wave of innovation across medicine, technology, and entrepreneurship.
From the warp-speed development of mRNA vaccines and CRISPR gene editing to AI-driv
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