Best Lit Sis Podcasts (2025)

Haley and Maddy reread their favorite Riley Sager books in anticipation of reading his new book to see if his writing lives up to the hype of their memories.

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BOOK REVIEW: The Woman in Suite 11 23:38

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22d ago23:38

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Haley and Maddy share their review of the newest Ruth Ware and first sequel of hers!

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Our July 2025 Reads 33:27

30d ago33:27

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After a week hiatus, Haley and Maddy are back with their LLDs of July 2025!

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100: History That Haunts, Lessons We Learned: 100 Years of Market Wisdom 👻 36:46

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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 s…

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99. Q&A: Trading Fear, Rookie Mistakes & 401K + Roth Accounts 33:38

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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…

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Does It Live Up to the Hype?: The Woman in Cabin 10 20:26

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In preparation to read its sequel, Haley and Maddy revisit and reread "The Woman in Cabin 10" and asked themselves whether it was as good as they remembered.

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98. Reading The Yield Curve Like a Crystal Ball for the Economy 46:44

1M ago46:44

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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 co…

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BOOK REVIEW: Atmosphere 26:00

2M ago26:00

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Haley and Maddy bring a (slightly delayed) review of Atmosphere by TJR!

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97. Part 2: Investing Jargon Demystified 29:43

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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 cover…

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Our June 2025 Reads 23:56

2M ago23:56

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Haley and Maddy share their LLDs of June 2025!

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96. Top-Down Investing Framework: Time to Zoom Out 32:44

2M ago32:44

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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 investme…

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BOOK REVIEW: The Summer We Ran 20:30

2M ago20:30

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Haley and Maddy review "The Summer We Ran" by Audrey Ingram, a BOTM selection!

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95. Dividend Investing: Not Just for Retirees 26:26

2M ago26:26

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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 - t…

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94. It’s in the Name – Investing Jargon That Actually Makes Sense (Replay) 25:34

2M ago25:34

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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…

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BOOK REVIEW: Great Big Beautiful Life 23:12

3M ago23:12

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Haley and Maddy review the newest Emily Henry book, "Great Big Beautiful Life."

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93. Fed Deep Dive, Part 4: The Price of a Political Fed and the Volcker Wake-Up Call 36:57

3M ago36:57

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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 basicall…

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Our May 2025 Reads 27:10

3M ago27:10

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Haley and Maddy share their LLDs of May 2025!

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92. Fed Deep Dive, Part 3: The Fed’s Origin Story—from Reaction to Responsibility 38:20

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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 …

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June BOTM Options 38:04

3M ago38:04

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Haley and Maddy discuss the June BOTM choices that just dropped and what sounds good to them.

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91. Listener Q&A: The Taco Trade, Stock Analysis, and Money Market Funds 24:28

3M ago24:28

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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 reports– T…

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90. How To Choose a Brokerage Firm and Open an Account 47:58

3M ago47:58

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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. That’s the standard, not the standout. These brokerage firms really compete in their tools, features, and support. That’s where your needs come into play. Your life…

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Does It Live Up to the Hype?: Emily Henry 23:24

3M ago23:24

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Haley and Maddy discuss their Emily Henry re-reads and if they live up to their memories!

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THROWBACK: BOOK REVIEW: Funny Story 25:19

4M ago25:19

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In anticipation of the new Emily Henry book, listen to our old review of her second most recent book!

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89. Replay: The Fed Talks, the Market Decides—How Rates Really Get Set 31:49

4M ago31:49

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If you have debt or you have money, you’re in 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…

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BOOK REVIEW: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls 22:41

4M ago22:41

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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

4M ago33:56

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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

4M ago29:14

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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

4M ago31:49

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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

4M ago27:27

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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

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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

4M ago26:44

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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

5M ago37:45

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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 hap…

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BOOK REVIEW: Sunrise on the Reaping 38:19

5M ago38:19

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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

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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

5M ago31:45

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Haley and Maddy share their LLDs of March 2025!

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83. How Tariffs Actually Impact the Markets 37:30

5M ago37:30

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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

5M ago26:05

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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

5M ago35:26

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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

5M ago26:05

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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

5M ago33:32

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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

6M ago50:41

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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

6M ago29:25

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🚨 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

6M ago17:39

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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

6M ago28:25

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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

6M ago30:29

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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

6M ago36:32

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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

6M ago35:22

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Haley and Maddy share their most anticipated reads of 2025!

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77. Margin Trading & Investing Explained 43:49

6M ago43:49

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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

7M ago45:13

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