Best Lit Sis Podcasts (2025)

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BOOK REVIEW: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls 22:41

5d ago22:41

22:41

Haley and Maddy review the newest novel by Grady Hendrix!

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88. Replay: The Stock Market’s 11 Sectors and When They Shine (or Struggle) 33:56

4d ago33:56

33:56

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…

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Our April 2025 Reads 29:14

12d ago29:14

29:14

Haley and Maddy review their LLDs for April 2025!

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87. What Is P/E Ratio? Learn how to valuate a stock (Replay) 31:49

12d ago31:49

31:49

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 2…

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THROWBACK: BOOK REVIEW: The God of the Woods 27:27

20d ago27:27

27:27

Haley and Maddy the 2024 BOTM BOTY before it was!

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86. From Transitory to Tightening & Tariffs - Oh My! (Fed Deep Dive Pt. 2) 29:33

20d ago29:33

29:33

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 …

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What's It Like to Read Multiple Books at Once? 26:44

27d ago26:44

26:44

Haley and Maddy discuss their newest habit of multi-book reading!

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85. Q2 Market Outlook & Goal Setting with the S-M-I-L-E Framework 37:45

27d ago37:45

37:45

🎯 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 hap…

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BOOK REVIEW: Sunrise on the Reaping 38:19

1M ago38:19

38:19

Haley and Maddy review the newest Hunger Games novel and discuss if it lives up to the hype compared with the original trilogy. Spoiler section from 25:10-36:16

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84. Remix: When Yields Speak Louder Than Headlines 32:49

1M ago32:49

32:49

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…

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Our March 2025 Reads 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

Haley and Maddy share their LLDs of March 2025!

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83. How Tariffs Actually Impact the Markets 37:30

1M ago37:30

37:30

Is the market Tariff-ied? 🙃 You voted, we delivered — and barely slept. 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 dive…

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DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE?: The Hunger Games 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

Haley and Maddy re-read The Hunger Games and discuss if it's just as good as they remember.

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82. Wait…That’s What Caused Inflation? The Fed Pt. 1 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

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…

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Introducing Our New Series: Do They Live Up to the Hype? 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

Haley and Maddy discuss the newest series coming to Lit Sis!

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81. Corrections, Bear Markets & the Sentiment Disconnect: Are We Headed for a Lost Decade? 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

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 …

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THROWBACK: BOOK REVIEW: How to Sell a Haunted House 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

In anticipation of next week's episode reviewing the newest Grady Hendrix book, listen to this throwback episode of Haley and Maddy reviewing How to Sell a Haunted House.

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80. What A Recession Is and How the Business Cycle Informs Us 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

🚨 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 …

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Our February 2025 Reads 17:39

2M ago17:39

17:39

Haley interviews Maddy about her LLDs of February 2025!

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79. Investing Basics: Compound Interest, Dollar Cost Averaging, Money Mindset 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Where to begin when you're new to investing? We are getting back-to-basics with some Investing 101 and money psychology in this episode. 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...along with some importan…

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78. Lessons from Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter to Shareholders 30:29

3M ago30:29

30:29

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 dec…

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BOTY 2024 and March 2025 BOTM Options 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

Haley and Maddy discuss the BOTY winner for 2024 and what are going in their boxes for March!

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Most Anticipated Books of 2025 35:22

3M ago35:22

35:22

Haley and Maddy share their most anticipated reads of 2025!

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77. Margin Trading & Investing Explained 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

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.…

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Love, Naivety, and Tragedy: Our Favorite Literary Couples 45:13

3M ago45:13

45:13

Throwback episode where Haley and Maddy discuss their favorite literary couples!

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76. Replay: AI Power Grid Pressure: The Price/Energy Ratio 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

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 rea…

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Our January 2025 Reads 34:33

3M ago34:33

34:33

Haley and Maddy share their LLDs of January 2025!

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75. $NVDA and the race to AGI: Your AI Investing Update 37:42

3M ago37:42

37:42

Y’all asked us for it, here’s your AI investing 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 s…

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BOOK REVIEW: The Women 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

Haley and Maddy share their reviews of "The Women" by Kristin Hannah -- freshly read by Haley!

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74. Replay: Demystifying Stock Order Types in Trading 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

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 Spo…

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Who Did We Vote For -- Book of the Year 2024 Edition 32:39

4M ago32:39

32:39

Haley and Maddy share their top 3 choices for BOTM BOTY 2024.

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73. Replay: Understanding Your Risk Tolerance with the Risk Pyramid 29:02

4M ago29:02

29:02

*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 episode we did on the “risk pyramid.” At the time of recording, The Fed still didn’t cut interest rates, but projected they would…

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BOOK REVIEW: Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret 32:10

4M ago32:10

32:10

Haley and Maddy review the newest Ernest Cunningham novella by Benjamin Stevenson! Spoiler section from 16:14-25:47

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72. S.M.I.L.E. Your Way Through Personal Financial Planning - Gamified! 33:20

4M ago33:20

33:20

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. 🧠 🔗 Free Download: https://forms.aweber.com/form/78/721680978.htm This isn’t your typical budget/save/invest…

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71. TikTok Ban Implications on the Creator Economy and the Stock Market 26:00

4M ago26:00

26:00

👋 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 me (and maybe you!) t…

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Our December 2024 Reads 13:35

4M ago13:35

13:35

Haley and Maddy share their LLDs of December 2024!

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70. 2025 Stock Market Expectations & Predictions: Infrastructure Investment, Tech Innovation & Fiscal Policy Effects 33:14

4M ago33:14

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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 …

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BONUS BOOK REVIEW: Beautiful Ugly 42:16

4M ago42:16

42:16

Haley and Maddy review the newest, yet-to-be-published book by Alice Feeney, "Beautiful Ugly" coming out January 14th, 2025!

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The Best Books of 2024 40:37

5M ago40:37

40:37

Haley and Maddy share their favorite reads that came out in 2024, and some honorable mentions!

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69. Markets Wrapped: 2024 Stock Market Review 21:20

5M ago21:20

21:20

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, …

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The Worst Books of 2024 39:49

5M ago39:49

39:49

Haley and Maddy share thier worst reads of the year 2024.

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68. Remix: What Is the PCE Index & Why Does It Matter to Us? 21:35

5M ago21:35

21:35

*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.* —----------------------------------------------------- Loo…

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BOOK REVIEW: The Blue Hour 42:38

5M ago42:38

42:38

Haley and Maddy review the newest novel by Paula Hawkins, "The Blue Hour." Spoiler section present from 20:40-35:32

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67. Year-End Personal Finance Tips: Investing and Tax Deadlines, Reminders, and Planning 30:51

5M ago30:51

30:51

It's the end of the year...what are we supposed to be doing with our finances? Allow your finance-sis to tell you. 😉 We 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 f…

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Our November 2024 Reads 19:10

5M ago19:10

19:10

Haley and Maddy share their LLDs of November 2024!

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66. Insider Trading: Lessons from Martha (Stewart) 31:45

5M ago31:45

31:45

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 st…

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65. Bond Vigilantes Are So Back 30:34

6M ago30:34

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What is a bond vigilante? The Batman of the bond market? Kinda. In the last episode, we learned the bond market is the most powerful and influential market. Bond vigilantes are big-time bond investors who can use the power of selling bonds to influence the market and protest against fiscal and monetary policy (basically, they try to put restraints …

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Our Christmas List Books 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

Haley and Maddy share the books on their Christmas lists!

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64. How The Credit Market Influences Your Loan Interest Rates 31:49

6M ago31:49

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What is the credit market and how does it determine our loan interest rates? It’s actually the same thing as the bond market, and we consumers all participate in it. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the credit market and how it influences interest rates across various financial products, including credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages.…