Market MakeHer Podcast

• 92. Fed Deep Dive, Part 3: The Fed’s Origin Story—from Reaction to Responsibility

  Before the Fed existed, J.P. Morgan literally had to bail out the banking system. That’s when the U.S. realized depending on wealthy individuals to prevent financial collapse wasn’t sustainable—and the Federal Reserve was born.In this episode, I (Jessie!) try to wrap my head around how the Fed went from an emergency backstop in 1913 to one of the most powerful institutions in the world. Jess helps me trace the Fed’s messy glow-up: from freezing during the Great Depression to gaining real tools and some independence after World War II.Here’s what we learned:The Fed wasn’t created to run the economy—it was just supposed to stop bank panics.It failed hard in the 1930s, so Congress gave it more power and structure.During WWII, it worked closely with the Treasury, but inflation forced a breakup in 1951. That split gave us the independent Fed we have today—aka the one that’s not supposed to take political orders.It turns out, Fed independence isn’t just some finance nerd hill to die on—it’s what helps protect the entire economy from political chaos.If you’re like me and thought, “Wait, the Fed didn’t always manage the economy?”—this episode is for you. And yes, we’ve got more Fed deep dives coming. Because wow… there’s a lot more to unpack.Support the showAsk Us a Question, Leave a Review, Follow, Subscribe:🔗All Market MakeHer Links 👀 ⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Jess Inskip: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ✨ Jessie DeNuit: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Funny Finance Shirts and MerchAbout Us 🌚🌞 Market MakeHer is an investing education podcast taught by a 15-year finance expert to her friend, a beginner investor. Our mission is to demystify the stock market and make financial literacy accessible to all self-directed investors! We teach complex investing topics in a different way - from "Her" perspective. Important Disclosures:Investing involves risk. There is always potential to lose money when investing in securities. Market MakeHer LLC provides educational content and resources for informational purposes only. We are not registered financial advisors & do not provide personalized investment advice. Consult with a l...

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• 91. Listener Q&A: The Taco Trade, Stock Analysis, and Money Market Funds

  In this episode of Market MakeHer, we’re answering your questions and breaking them down in a way that actually makes sense. Questions we answered:What the Taco Trade is (yes, it involves tariffs, chicken, and market moves)How to figure out if a stock is “good”, including forward P/E ratios, earnings growth expectations, and analyst reportsThe difference between High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Market Funds, and how rising or falling interest rates impact both✨ Want more? Check out these past episodes we mentioned:🎧 ⁠What Is a P/E Ratio?⁠🎧 ⁠How to Analyze a Stock⁠And don’t forget to ⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠—we’re packing it with more consistent, helpful, and easy-to-understand investing content to help you stay fin-fluent.Support the showAsk Us a Question, Leave a Review, Follow, Subscribe:🔗All Market MakeHer Links 👀 ⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Jess Inskip: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ✨ Jessie DeNuit: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Funny Finance Shirts and MerchAbout Us 🌚🌞 Market MakeHer is an investing education podcast taught by a 15-year finance expert to her friend, a beginner investor. Our mission is to demystify the stock market and make financial literacy accessible to all self-directed investors! We teach complex investing topics in a different way - from "Her" perspective. Important Disclosures:Investing involves risk. There is always potential to lose money when investing in securities. Market MakeHer LLC provides educational content and resources for informational purposes only. We are not registered financial advisors & do not provide personalized investment advice. Consult with a l...

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• 90. How To Open A Brokerage Account

  Choosing the best brokerage firm for your investing needs might seem overwhelming, but we're here to help! Most brokerage firms now offer $0 account minimums and commission-free trades. They compete in their tools, features, and support. That’s where your needs come into play.Your life will change. Maybe you’ll buy a home, get divorced, get married, start a business, have a baby, switch careers, or start planning for a big goal like retirement or a dream vacation. Your brokerage should grow with you.To find the right brokerage firm, ask yourself:Do I want to learn as I go? Look for platforms with strong educational tools that explain the “why” behind each decision.Is it easy to use, or just easy to look at? A clean interface is great, but it should also save you time and help you take action.Do I prefer to manage money on my phone? If mobile is your main device, the app experience really matters.What kinds of investments do I want access to? Beyond stocks and ETFs, consider if you’ll want funds, bonds, or retirement accounts like a Roth IRA.How much research do I need to feel confident? If you like digging into details, look for screeners, data, and expert insights.How much money am I starting with? If it’s a smaller amount, fractional investing will help you buy into big-name stocks without needing big money.How involved do I want to be? If you’re short on time, you might prefer a platform that offers automated investing or robo-advisors.Read the best brokerage guides I’ve already put together: 👇Best brokerage firm for beginners guide: ⁠https://www.stockbrokers.com/guides/beginner-investors⁠Best brokerage app guide: ⁠https://www.stockbrokers.com/guides/mobile-trading⁠Episodes mentioned:16. Dark Pools, PFOF, and Market Makers9. How to choose a brokerage firm8. How to write an investment thesis and use a stock screener12. How to invest (Building Your “Dream Home”)56. How to construct an investment portfolioSupport the showAsk Us a Question, Leave a Review, Follow, Subscribe:🔗All Market MakeHer Links 👀 ⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Jess Inskip: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ✨ Jessie DeNuit: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Funny Finance Shirts and MerchAbout Us 🌚🌞 Market MakeHer is an investing education podcast taught by a 15-year finance expert to her friend, a beginner investor. Our mission is to demystify the stock market and make financial literacy accessible to all self-directed investors! We teach complex investing topics in a different way - from "Her" perspective. Important Disclosures:Investing involves risk. There is always potential to lose money when investing in securities. Market MakeHer LLC provides educational content and resources for informational purposes only. We are not registered financial advisors & do not provide personalized investment advice. Consult with a l...

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• 89. Replay: The Fed Talks, the Market Decides—How Rates Really Get Set

  If you have debt or you have money, you’re impacted by the credit market, whether you realize it or not. It’s the largest market in the world, and it impacts everything from your mortgage and auto loan to the savings account you earn interest on. Understanding how it works can help you make smarter decisions about when to refinance, borrow, or invest.Think the Fed controls your mortgage or car loan rate? Not exactly. In this replay, we unpack the real power player...the credit market. From the shape of the yield curve to trillions in government debt rolling over this July, the market ultimately calls the shots.Your mortgage rate? It’s tied to the 10-year Treasury yield. Credit card and car loan rates? They follow the curve, too. We break down how the yield curve, built on U.S. government debt, sets the tone for borrowing and saving across the economy. While the Fed influences short-term rates, the market takes over from there, pricing long-term risk, setting interest rates, and moving your money.So why does the government care? Because they’re rolling over a mountain of debt in July, and every tick higher on the 10-year makes that debt more expensive. Even top investors like Scott Bessent, a former Soros Fund CIO, are sounding the alarm on the U.S. government’s growing interest bill, keeping all eyes on the 10-year Treasury.There’s never been a better time to understand how the credit market really works.Support the showAsk Us a Question, Leave a Review, Follow, Subscribe:🔗All Market MakeHer Links 👀 ⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Jess Inskip: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ✨ Jessie DeNuit: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Funny Finance Shirts and MerchAbout Us 🌚🌞 Market MakeHer is an investing education podcast taught by a 15-year finance expert to her friend, a beginner investor. Our mission is to demystify the stock market and make financial literacy accessible to all self-directed investors! We teach complex investing topics in a different way - from "Her" perspective. Important Disclosures:Investing involves risk. There is always potential to lose money when investing in securities. Market MakeHer LLC provides educational content and resources for informational purposes only. We are not registered financial advisors & do not provide personalized investment advice. Consult with a l...

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• 88. Replay: The Stock Market’s 11 Sectors and When They Shine (or Struggle)

  Let’s break down how sector investing works—because sometimes, the easiest way to give your money a job is by starting with an entire sector instead of picking just one company.In this episode, we explain the 11 sectors of the stock market using something called GICS—the Global Industry Classification Standard (sounds fancy, but we’ll make it make sense). You’ll learn the difference between cyclical sectors that thrive when the economy is booming (think financials, tech, consumer discretionary) and defensive sectors that hold strong even when times get tough (like healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples).Money flows from one sector to the next as the economy moves through the business cycle. From early recovery to late-stage expansion to recession—every stage favors different sectors. We’ll show you how to spot the rotation, understand sector tailwinds and headwinds, and use that insight to build smarter investing ideas.By the end, you’ll be able to answer:Am I playing offense or defense with my portfolio? And is it time to switch?Support the showAsk Us a Question, Leave a Review, Follow, Subscribe:🔗All Market MakeHer Links 👀 ⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Jess Inskip: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ✨ Jessie DeNuit: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Funny Finance Shirts and MerchAbout Us 🌚🌞 Market MakeHer is an investing education podcast taught by a 15-year finance expert to her friend, a beginner investor. Our mission is to demystify the stock market and make financial literacy accessible to all self-directed investors! We teach complex investing topics in a different way - from "Her" perspective. Important Disclosures:Investing involves risk. There is always potential to lose money when investing in securities. Market MakeHer LLC provides educational content and resources for informational purposes only. We are not registered financial advisors & do not provide personalized investment advice. Consult with a l...

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