This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, we trade our usual market openers for a deep dive into Argentina’s wild economic experiment under President Javier Milei. From 240% inflation to dramatic austerity cuts, and from IMF loans to soybean diplomacy, we unravel how one country’s struggle ripples across global trade—from U.S. farmers to China’s supply chains.

Along the way, we explore why free trade is easier said than done, how tariffs are reshaping industries, and why housing and GDP numbers in the U.S. are flashing both optimism and warning signs. It’s a story of economics, politics, and a touch of Shakespearean drama—all tied into the choices shaping your financial future.

This episode was recorded on September 26th, 2025.

If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at Jeff@tpwc.com or Jake@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance.

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** 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.

In this special episode, we're introducing a new format! Each week, we'll release a separate episode focused solely on how things went in the markets—covering The Personal Wealth Coach’s preferred indexes, Treasury yields, and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil.

Our usual deep-dive into the broader economy will now be posted as its own standalone episode.

We’d love to hear what you think about this new setup—your feedback helps us make the show better for you!

This episode was recorded on September 26th, 2025.

If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at Jeff@tpwc.com or Jake@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.

Markets may be riding high, but the story underneath is a lot more complicated. In this week’s episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake dives into the Fed’s latest rate cut, the strange split between large-cap growth and mid-cap value, and why long-term interest rates keep rising even as short-term ones fall. From oil prices sliding to mortgage rates staying stubbornly high, the picture isn’t as straightforward as the headlines suggest.

But it’s not all doom and gloom—retail sales are up (thanks, used cars), business formation is booming, and there are hints that today’s bitter stew of stagflation fears and housing market woes could simmer into tomorrow’s growth. Along the way, Jake unpacks the Fed’s dual mandate, explains why banks still close their doors early, and shows how policy shifts ripple through jobs, housing, and the real economy.

If you’re curious about what’s really happening beneath the noise of tariffs, politics, and press spin—and you like your economics served with a side of wit—this episode is for you.

This episode was recorded on September 19th, 2025.

If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at Jeff@tpwc.com or Jake@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.