96. Top-Down Investing Framework: Time to Zoom Out
Has anyone ever told you a “hot tip” about a stock to buy? Or do you see suggestions about sectors ETFs to invest in right now on TV or social media because it’s a good time to invest in “xyz industry” for “___” reason? We’re going to learn how to zoom out, look at all the factors, and actually figure out if a company or industry is a good investment for our individual investing styles. This week, Jess Inskip teaches me, Jessie DeNuit, (and all of you 😉) about “top-down investing,” a strategy that starts with the economy and works its way down to the stock level. It’s about understanding what’s happening in the world, figuring out which sectors benefit, and then zooming in on specific companies.We cover:How to assess the current economic environment using real-world cluesWhy sectors matter and how they respond to changes in growth, inflation, and interest ratesHow to connect the dots from macro trends → sectors → stocksIf you’ve ever felt like your investing decisions are based on isolated info or gut feelings, this episode will help you build a more thoughtful, step-by-step approach. Top-down investing gave me context and confidence - and I think it will for you too. 🔮✨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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95. Dividend Investing: Not Just for Retirees
What are dividend stocks and how do they work for you in your investing portfolio? Maybe you already know what a dividend is, but do you know how to actually use that knowledge to build a better portfolio? In this episode, Jess Inskip (the investing expert) breaks down dividend investing in a way that finally made it click for me (Jessie DeNuit - the novice). We’re not just learning what dividends are, but how they can support different investing goals.We talk about:How dividend stocks differ from growth stocksWhat makes a dividend stock high-quality (spoiler: it’s not just about yield)The key dividend dates you need to know so you actually get paidHow to look at Beta when choosing dividend stocks to smooth volatility in portfoliosHow dividend stocks can add income, stability, or reinvestment power to your strategyWhether you’re investing for the long haul or just getting started, this episode will help you see dividends as more than a bonus—they’re a tool. Learn how to use them wisely. ✨Related Episodes:3. What is a stock?10. How to read a stock quote14. How to analyze a stock18. Understand the yield curve29. Investment risk tolerance56. How to construct and manage a portfolio59. What is P/E ratio and Stock Valuation74. Stock Order Types 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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94. It’s in the Name – Investing Jargon That Actually Makes Sense (Replay)
Sometimes, the smartest move you can make is going back to the basics. After 33 episodes of learning this language, I realized something: investing terms aren’t just jargon—they’re building blocks. Terms compound, just like your money should!And when you understand them in the right order, everything clicks. That’s why we’re replaying this episode. Jess walks me through essential concepts like capital, stocks, IPOs, mutual funds, ETFs, market cap, dividends, and more, layered in a way that makes the market make actual sense. Whether you're just starting out or need a refresher, this episode is proof that financial literacy isn’t complicated when it's explained clearly. And yes, most of it really is in the name.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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93. Fed Deep Dive, Part 4: The Price of a Political Fed and the Volcker Wake-Up Call
This is the era where the Fed found its backbone...and yeah, it was messy.We start with how the Fed pegged interest rates during World War II to keep government borrowing cheap, which meant it couldn’t raise rates, even as inflation hit 20% in 1947. Yeah… not ideal. That moment of tension led to the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord, where the Fed basically said, “We need boundaries.” And just like that, monetary policy and politics went on a much-needed break.But the real story relevant to today? The 1970s. Enter: stagflation... a nightmare mix of high inflation and high unemployment. And then comes Paul Volcker, the Fed Chair who didn’t just adjust rates, he detonated them. He ditched the traditional playbook and targeted the money supply instead of interest rates, sending borrowing costs through the roof to crush inflation expectations. Two back-to-back recessions followed… but inflation finally came down. And the Fed? It got its credibility back.It was controversial, painful, and totally necessary. And now, with inflation heating up again, you can see why Papa Powell idolizes Volcker, because price stability isn’t just one goal. It’s the foundation for everything else.So if you’ve ever wondered why the Fed is allergic to political pressure, why it fights inflation so hard, or why mortgage rates are making you cry, this episode explains exactly how we got here.The big takeaway? ✨ The Fed learned that price stability is the foundation of everything else: jobs, growth, and economic confidence. ✨ And history shows us what happens when the Fed’s priorities get steered by politics instead of policy.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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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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