The Personal Wealth Coach

Weekly Market Update May 11 - 15, 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 May 15, 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.

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 full‑blown construction surge in data centers, factories, and power infrastructure.
Along the way, the conversation connects the dots between AI’s growing appetite for chips, rising costs for everything from computers to chicken sandwiches, and what a shrinking labor pool means for wages, automation, and productivity. You will also hear how consumer behavior is shifting, from McDonald’s struggling to win back value‑focused customers to appliance sales quietly signaling weakness in housing.
If that is not enough contradiction for one hour, the episode also dives into the stock market’s resilience in the face of gloomy headlines, what is really driving corporate earnings, and why negative sentiment can sometimes be a positive sign. On the policy side, Jake breaks down the latest tariff rulings from the U.S. Court of International Trade and what that uncertainty means for businesses trying to plan ahead.
It is a wide‑ranging look at an economy that refuses to fit into a simple narrative, full of mixed signals, shifting trends, and a few historical parallels that suggest we have seen this kind of chaos before. If you enjoy making sense of messy data, unexpected connections, and big picture thinking, this one is worth your time.
This episode was recorded on May 8, 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.

Weekly Market Update May 4 - 8, 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 May 8, 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.

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, and a quiet return to quantitative easing are reshaping interest rates, inflation expectations, and the future of mortgages. He breaks down what the Fed’s continued sale of mortgage backed securities means for housing prices and why mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high longer than most people expected.
From there, the lens widens to the global stage. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the UAE walking away from OPEC, and Russia’s oil infrastructure under sustained attack, energy markets are under pressure in ways that are already feeding inflation. Jake connects these global events to what consumers see at the gas pump and the grocery store.
The episode also tackles housing supply, demographics, and why today’s economy looks strong on paper but feels uncomfortable in real life. If you are trying to understand why confidence is low while spending remains high, and why everything feels uncertain even without a clear recession, this conversation brings the missing context together in one place.
This episode was recorded on May 1, 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.

Weekly Market Update April 27 - May 1, 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 May 1, 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.

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 those rare, world changing bursts of exponential innovation. Along the way, he connects bank panics, recessions, energy markets, war, and technology revolutions, from Apple’s near collapse to America’s rise as a global liquid natural gas powerhouse. If you want to understand why inflation flares up, why new technology often follows pain, and why discomfort is sometimes the fuel for progress, this episode delivers insight with humor, perspective, and plenty of memorable stories.
This episode was recorded on April 24, 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.

Weekly Market Update April 20 - 24, 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 April 24, 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.

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’s quiet comeback in chip manufacturing to the wild global scramble for energy, you will hear how pandemics, politics, AI, and plain old supply and demand collide to reshape prices, industries, and opportunities. Along the way, Jake connects computer chips to cattle prices, oil tankers to innovation, and short term chaos to long term progress. If you are tired of doom and gloom takes on the economy and want to understand why today’s mess might be tomorrow’s breakthrough, this episode is for you.
 
This episode was recorded on April 17, 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.

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 driven productivity, and why the numbers you hear on the news are often technically true and emotionally misleading.From headline contradictions to the humor hidden in statistics, this conversation blends economics, behavioral finance, and real world investing wisdom. You will hear why timing the market rarely works, how overchoice can quietly sabotage good decisions, and why ownership in the economy matters more than short term fear. Add in trade shocks, recession chatter, inflation pressure, and even a detour through handmade knives and farmer’s markets, and you get an episode that makes complex economics feel surprisingly human. If you have ever wondered why the math says everything is fine while your gut says otherwise, this one is for you.
This episode was recorded on April 10, 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.

Weekly Market Update April 6 - 10, 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 April 10, 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.