The Personal Wealth Coach

The Personal Wealth Coach

Author: Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only Language: English Episodes: 50
Hosted by Jacob A. McClure, a Certified Investment Management Analyst® and the founder of an independent, fee-only fiduciary advisory firm, The Personal Wealth Coach is a conversation about the ideas that shape your financial world. This isn't a series of dry market forecasts or sales pitches. Instead, Jake uses economics, investment principles, and often surprising historical context to explain how the financial system actually works and what that means for your decisions. You'll hear clear breakdowns of complex topics, from market mechanics and portfolio strategy to the broader economic forces that impact personal wealth. The discussion is grounded in a fiduciary perspective, meaning advice is centered on what's genuinely instructive rather than what's merely promotional. Each episode of this podcast aims to transform abstract concepts into practical understanding, linking the lessons of the past to the opportunities and challenges of today. It’s an educational resource for anyone looking to move beyond the headlines and develop a more confident, long-term approach to managing their life and their assets. Tune in for thoughtful analysis that connects money, markets, and the human experience.
Episodes
The Roads We Build and the Choices We Make [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:01
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…
Weekly Market Update July 13 - 17, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54
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…
From Amsterdam to Wall Street How Stock Markets Were Born [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:46
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 j…
Weekly Market Update July 6 - 10, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:57
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…
The History of the Bond Market [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:14
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…
Weekly Market Update June 29 - July 2, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04
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…
Building Shock Absorbers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:11
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…
Weekly Market Update June 22 - 26, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59
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…
The Fed's New Playbook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:18
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 tr…
Weekly Market Update June 15 - 18, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:25
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…