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Get better with your "finance-sis" and dive into the world of investing, without the jargon or bro-talk. Picture yourself learning alongside two friends: a beginner investor like you and a formerly licensed 15-year finance expert. Meet Market MakeHer, your go-to self-directed investing education podcast that demystifies complex financial concepts and jargon in a new way - from "Her" perspective.
By relating the business cycle to the menstrual cycle, supply and demand to second-hand shopping, and many more out-of-the-box analogies - Market MakeHer became an award-winning podcast! We make it make sense, fun, and relatable, because we believe investing is for everyone.
Join us as we build knowledge for all, break the existing barriers that make investing seem like it's not for you, and make a mark in finance together! View our podcast episodes here or link to wherever you listen to podcasts via our website - be sure to browse through our investing education content while you're there. Become fin-fluent with us!
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🎯 Grab the free bingo card link here and play along with us! We're hitting pause to reflect, reset, and re-energize for the new quarter — both in the stock market and in our personal growth. We revisit the goals we set with our signature S-M-I-L-E bingo card (yes, “Embrace the Chaos” really delivered last quarter), then break down what actually happened in the markets, including how tariff talk, falling confidence, and a shift in market leadership are shaping Q2. We discuss: What the market’s...
Lately, the market’s been moving over 1,000 points a day. We call this volatility fueled by uncertainty. We’ve been talking about falling yields, rising rates, and now tariffs are back in the headlines… but what if the real story is in the credit market? In this episode, we’re replaying one of our favorite breakdowns: bond vigilantes — who they are, how they got their name, and the role they’ve played in shaping market history. And with everything happening right now, it’s more relevant than ...
You voted, we delivered — and barely slept. The market is TARIFF-IED! 🙃 In this episode, we interrupt our regularly scheduled Fed deep dive to break down the 2025 Trump tariffs shock and what it means for your portfolio. It's a tug-of-trade-war and self-directed investors shouldn't try to time the markets, but should be informed, prepared, and diversified. You’ll learn what tariffs are, how these sweeping new tariffs are fueling inflation and shaking up the job market while puttin...
If you’ve been hearing about inflation but aren’t totally sure what it means—or why everything suddenly got more expensive after the pandemic—this episode is for you. We break down what inflation actually is and explain the real reasons prices went up: broken supply chains, government stimulus checks, rising wages, and energy shocks. It wasn’t just one thing—it was everything, all at once. But here’s why this matters now: Fed Chair Jerome Powell is bringing back the word “transitory” to descr...
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in the stock market: what happens when things start to go south. We break down corrections, bear markets, and recessions—and how to tell the difference between them—while also exploring whether we could be on the verge of another "lost decade" for investors. We also take a closer look at the current disconnect between how people feel about the economy (sentiment) and what the numbers are actually showing. ...
🚨 Recession Watch: What’s Happening in the Markets? 🚨 Major banks are raising red flags about a potential recession, pointing to uncertainty around trade, tariffs, and inflation. If there’s one thing the market hates, it’s uncertainty—it fuels volatility. As of March 13, 2025, the S&P 500 has officially entered correction territory, meaning it has dropped 10% from its recent highs. Corrections like this are a normal part of market cycles. 🔍 Looking Back: This episode was recorded on Septe...
We're getting back to basics with some Investing 101 and money psychology. We'll discuss what first-time self-directed investors need to know to get started on your investing journey and good concepts for all investors to think about in their investing strategy...and we'll go over some important jargony terms to easily understand, so that you don't get overwhelmed. Investing involves risk, but that doesn't mean you should be afraid to learn how to make your money make money! We can all...
We are diving into Warren Buffett’s latest shareholder letter for 2024—so you don’t have to! We’ll break down his biggest takeaways in plain English for you: why Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a mountain of cash, what Buffett’s recent stock moves say about the market, and how his long-term investing mindset has helped him beat Wall Street for decades. Plus, we’ll talk about his bets on Japan, why he openly admits to making mistakes (unlike most CEOs), and what Berkshire’s future looks like ...
This is an advanced episode, but also a very important episode to help you understand market mechanics and put another piece together in the stock market puzzle we are conquering - with education! We gave you a few replay episodes before this one to help you prepare for a heavy dose of knowledge, so buckle up, because we’re about to math real hard. What is Margin Trading or Investing? When you buy a stock on margin, you create the ability to borrow against those stocks. You are required...
We are revisiting Episode 42, originally aired July 26, 2024, where we look at how AI Power Grid Pressure can also be a headwind to consider in your long-term AI investing strategy. Start with our AI Portfolio and Investment Thesis discussed in Episode 21 to understand the full AI investing picture. According to our very own Jess Inskip, "The real ‘P/E Risk’ isn't overhyped price to earnings. The risk is price to energy." (Get it? That's a P/E Ratio joke 👻) Most of us are invested in ...
Y’all asked us for it, here’s your AI update! Yes, we’re talking current landscape of AI investments, AI agents and AGI, of course Nvidia (beyond chips), CapEx Surges, the critical game race, disruption (yes deepseek), earnings, headwinds and more! We always want you to stay informed and help make sure you’re doing your “homework” as we say. Remember, diversification mitigates risk. ;) ✨ AI Question to Ponder: The big players in the Artificial Intelligence game are spending money to bu...
This episode was first released on June 24, 2024. We’re replaying it for you for a reason! Think of it as a review of some of last year’s material before we get into all the investing topics we’re going to cover this year. 👩🏼🏫👩🏻🏫 We share our screen and actually show you how to place different order types at a brokerage firm - you can watch on Spotify or YouTube! —------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are so many different ways to buy and sell ...
*previously recorded on 03/15/24, but still relevant* Last week we talked about creating quarterly financial goals with a fun activity, and we thought it would be a good time to also revisit your risk tolerance with this past episode. At the time of recording, The Fed still didn’t cut interest rates, but projected they would 3 times, so it was a great time to lock in the higher rates that we saw in fixed income securities (bonds, etc) in the months that followed until rates were ...
It's the beginning of the year, which means it's time to reset those financial goals, but we're making it more attainable (and fun!) by breaking it all down into a quarterly game. If you happen to have ADHD like us, your brain will thank us. 🧠 This isn’t your typical budget/save/invest talk. In this episode, we kick off our brand-new quarterly financial planning series (name pending, suggestions welcome) with a SMILE—literally. 😁 You’ll learn why quarterly planning is a game-changer f...
👋 Have you ever thought about what would happen if TikTok got banned in the U.S. to the stock market or even the impact on the labor market? It’s a hot topic right now as the TikTok ban case is in front of the Supreme Court. In this episode of Market MakeHer, Jess and I are breaking it all down—from the impact on creators like us (and maybe you!) to the ripple effects on small businesses, the gig economy, the labor market and even the stock market. 📉 Here’s what we’re diving into: ✨ How TikTo...
This week, we’re diving into the key market themes of 2025—what’s shaping up to be a monumental year for self-directed investors. We’ll unpack the trends driving infrastructure investment, tariffs with a twist, deregulation fueling innovation, and the evolution of retail trading. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you navigate 2025’s most important stock market predictions. From infrastructure to innovation, you’ll learn how these themes could shape your portfolio—and dis...
Can you believe it’s already the end of 2024? What a year it’s been! In this episode of Market MakeHer, Jess and I look back at all the major events that shaped the stock market this year. From the AI led rally to the Fed finally cutting rates, we’re breaking it all down. Looking for unbiased, curated financial insights delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to the 1440 Business & Finance Newsletter, our trusted sponsor, and elevate your financial literacy—it's free and bi-weekl...
*This content was taken from Episode 35, which was originally recorded in May 2024, but has been edited to mainly focus on the important terms PCE, PPI & CPI to help put into context the new data we are seeing now in December 2024 and how it affects us as consumers, workers, and investors.* What Is PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures)? The PCE price index is considered The Fed’s preferred index. It’s kinda like how we use the S&P 500 indice to measure the stock market, but i...
In this episode, Jess Inskip and Jessie DeNuit discuss essential year-end financial strategies, focusing on retirement account deadlines, tax optimization moves, charitable contributions, and even personal finance tips - for all ages and income levels. Be proactive with your financial planning to avoid penalties and maximize tax benefits. You’ll learn various year-end financial strategies, including: FSA and HSA RemindersIncome Deferral Strategies for Freelancers Employer-Re...
What is insider trading and what can we learn from the highly-politicized Martha Stewart case regarding illegal insider trading? Find out on this episode of Market MakeHer. 😉 Illegal Insider Trading vs Legal Insider Trading Legal Insider Trading is when company insiders (e.g., executives, employees or majority shareholders) trade their company's stock while following rules and regulations. They must report their trades to the Securities and Exchange Commission (you can search the EDGA...
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