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Hi Money Coven — it’s Jessie 💜 This isn’t just any episode… it’s our 100th episode! And to celebrate, we’re doing what we do best: learning from the past so we can invest smarter in the future. In this episode, Jess and I take you on a tour through the most pivotal stock market moments of the last 100 years to see what we can learn from each jump scare. 😱From the Great Depression to the COVID crash, we break down what happened, why it mattered, and how each event changed the rules for investors like us. Spoiler: history doesn’t just repeat—it haunts us. 👻 Whether you’re brand new to investing or you’ve been in the markets for years, this one’s packed with insights to help you stay grounded, stay curious, and stay in the game. And to everyone who’s listened, shared, and supported the show—we see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t have made it to 100 without you. Here’s to the next chapter…and season. We'll be back with Season 3 in a new (more organized) format in a few weeks! 💙 Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

If you’re still early on in your investing journey, you may have some questions like: “What if I’m totally wrong and lose money?” or “Am I even using my 401(k) and Roth the right way?” Some of you had those exact questions and wrote in asking for answers. In this episode, Jess and Jessie answer your top investing questions—from the biggest mistakes beginners make (guilty 😅), to handling fear when you’re in a trade, to how retirement accounts actually work. Whether you're just starting out or just want a fresh perspective on the basics, this episode breaks things down without dumbing it down. Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

Ever hear someone say “the yield curve is inverted,” but have no idea what that means? Or people talking about the “10-year” yields and not knowing why that matters? Or what "bond prices and yields have an inverse relationship" means?? Saaaaammmeeee. In this episode, we’re definitely getting a bit more advanced, but it’s important to grasp these concepts as best as you can, because it will really help you understand how the economy, monetary policy, and what’s happening in the world - really does affect how our money makes money. Today we are FULLY breaking down the yield curve—what it is, what moves it, and why it’s one of the most important signals in the entire market.  We’ll explains how things like inflation, economic growth, government debt, and even global drama (yes, drama) can make yields rise or fall. You’ll learn: What the yield curve actually shows usWhy inflation expectations are everythingHow supply and demand for bonds move the marketWhat the bond market thinks about the FedWhy geopolitics can send yields swinging in both directionsIf you’ve ever wanted to understand bond yields without needing a finance degree, this one’s for you. Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

The investing world has a lot of jargon. It can sometimes seem like another language. But it’s not hard to learn, you just need the right teacher to teach you the terms in the right order. Because just like your money compounds with interest, so does your investing knowledge. ;) Check out Part 1 of Investing Jargon (episode 33 or 94) where we covered the first 19 terms that build upon each other. For example, you have to know what capital is before you understand “capital appreciation” or how a stock is defined before you understand stock exchange and stock market. In this episode, Part 2, we cover 11 new essential investing terms that make sense after you learn those previous terms. Learn how to understand the finance-bros from your finance-sis and become fin-fluent. 😀 Episodes Mentioned: 95. Dividend Investing 88. The 11 Sectors 67. Year-end personal finance tips 56. Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation 10. How to read a stock quote Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 strategy Whether 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 quote 14. How to analyze a stock 18. Understand the yield curve 29. Investment risk tolerance 56. How to construct and manage a portfolio 59. What is P/E ratio and Stock Valuation 74. Stock Order Types     Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 Stock⁠ And 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 show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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-investors⁠ Best brokerage app guide: ⁠https://www.stockbrokers.com/guides/mobile-trading⁠ Episodes mentioned: 16. Dark Pools, PFOF, and Market Makers 9. How to choose a brokerage firm 8. How to write an investment thesis and use a stock screener 12. How to invest (Building Your “Dream Home”) 56. How to construct an investment portfolio Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

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 show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

How do you know if a stock is "on sale" or overpriced? It's time for a math refresher! In this replay of Market MakeHer podcast episode 59, we learn all about stock valuation and how to look at the price-to-earnings (p/e) ratio to make informed investing decisions. (We mentioned some stocks and referred to how they were performing back in October 2024 - FYI!)    🔮 P/E Ratio Demystified "P/E ratio is just the price divided by earnings."  We teach you the math and give you real examples to make it make sense, but feel free to ask us a question!   🧟‍♀️🧠 Takeaways Price alone does not determine if a stock is expensive.Understanding PE ratios is crucial for stock picking.P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the price by earnings.Market perception influences stock prices significantly.Investors should consider both past and future earnings.Self-directed investors need to stay informed about market trends.Diversification is key in investment strategies.Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...

In Part 2 of our mini-series on “The Federal Reserve aka The Fed,” we break down how the Fed responded to inflation, why they waited so long, and how their decisions affected everything—from interest rates and mortgage costs to job markets and financial markets. This was one of the fastest rate hike cycles in history! It was the result of a tricky balancing act between fighting inflation and protecting the recovering economy. By the way, Fed Powell referred to Tariffs as transitory again recently, and this has actually happened before - that’s why the Fed chooses his words very wisely, diction is one of the FOMC’s tools in their toolbox.  What You’ll Learn: What the Fed thought was happening in 2021 (spoiler: they called it “transitory”)How inflation kept rising—and why the Fed had to play catch-upWhat aggressive rate hikes are actually supposed to doAnd what we’ve learned (the hard way) about responding to supply-driven inflationIf you’ve been trying to understand how we got from 0% interest rates to 5.5% in under two years, this episode connects the dots. Because once you understand “the why” behind the Fed’s moves, the headlines make a lot more sense. Support the show Ask 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 Merch About 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...