For growth investors, the dramatic market swings can cause huge anxiety. It is only called volatility when the market goes down. For Dividend and Long-term investors, market swings/volatility present opportunities. The narrative has changed so quickly this week. From recession predictions to Walmart earnings, retail sales ad jobless claims… all bet…

What is wrong with the MAGA Movement? For one thing, MAGA is an idea that makes America great AGAIN. Doesn’t that infer that we are going back to where we were instead of moving forward? The post The MAGA Movement appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Will the American people vote based on color, gender or policies that affect the economy? The post The Problem with the American Voter HOUR1 8-10-24 appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

The Tom Dupree Show – Financial Hour Date: 8-10-24 🎙️ Host: Tom Dupree 👥 Guests: Mike Johnson, Chad Sturgill 📊 Main Topics 1. Leverage in Finance -Comparing financial leverage to physics -How leverage magnifies gains and losses -Necessary role of leverage in the financial world 2. Recent Market Volatility -Analysis of recent market downturn -Dow dr…

Trump advocates against Deep state politics, Green Energy and loves America. The post Why People Hate Trump appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

The Tom Dupree Show – Financial Hour Episode Notes In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, Tom Dupree and Chad Sturgill discuss market dynamics, investment strategies, and economic trends. Here are the key takeaways: 📊 Market Insights -The stock market often “climbs a wall of worry,” reacting unexpectedly to economic news. -Recent manufacturing and…

Lots of changes in the political landscape this week…and the fun is just starting. The post Politics… appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

THE TOM DUPREE SHOW 1. THE SAVINGS MINDSET IN RETIREMENT • Mental separation of accounts • Transition challenges: saving to spending 2. MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK • Earn returns on all holdings • Money market funds: 4-5% current rates 3. CREATE A SPENDING POLICY • Mirror your investment policy • Plan safe withdrawal rates 4. THE BUCKET LIST APPROACH ✓ Se…

Show Notes: The Tom Dupree Show – Financial Hour Date: July 20, 2024 Host: Tom Dupree Guests: Mike Johnson, Chad Sturgill 1. Music – Discussion of The Who’s album “Who’s Next” (1971) – Importance of Keith Moon to The Who’s sound – Brief history of session musician Nicky Hopkins 2. Main Topics: a) Working Past Retirement Age: – Story of 95-year-old …

Is Vice Presidential nominee, Vance, too young for the job? After a near death experience, Trump will be under attack from spiritual warfare more than ever. Pray for our Country! The post Pray for Our Country appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

The sacrifices that were made for our country by the men who fought for us. In light of where we are today, are we willing to make the same sacrifices […] The post The Sacrifices that Have Been Made appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

SHOW NOTES — The Tom Dupree Show: Financial Hour Lower Interest Rates: What That Means for Investors *Episode Date: July 12, 2024* 🎙️ Host: Tom Dupree 👥 Guests: Chad Sturgill, […] The post Lower Interest Rates: What that Means to Investors appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

What our brains know about stocks or don’t know. Overconfidence could be a handicap. Knowing more than we realize also could be a handicap. Greed and fear are other factors. […] The post Learning from Experience appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Nvidia’s success is the biggest problem that the stock market has right now. It just controls too much of the market’s growth. You must be invested for the stage of […] The post Plan for the Next Bear Market appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Growth comes from pain. No one chooses to go through pain. It is important to learn from the sacrifices and mistakes of others. The post Growth Comes from Pain appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

After a site analysis done by the Kentucky Board of Education with three proposals all using the existing historic house on the property deemed in great condition, FCPS received a […] The post The Fayette County School Board is at it Again appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Why chasing the biggest stocks is a terrible idea. A good company does not necessarily mean it is a good investment. The post Chasing the Biggest Stocks appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

After a trip to Normandy, Tom reflects on Patriotism. The post Travels with Tom appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

The things you think are great often are not. Fear can cause bad decisions when investing but so can greed. There is no shortcut to managing money. It has to […] The post Fear and Greed appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Dividends can only be generated by a company that is doing something. The company produces a consistent dividend and the business is predictable with a strong balance sheet. Dividends paid […] The post Produce Income. Maintain Purchasing Power. appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Know what you own. Invest for the Long-term. If you are going for a high yield, make sure you know how it’s produced. The post Invest for the Long-term appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

The House of David in the Bible and Saul’s pursuit of him. How is Biden like Saul? The post Biblical Illusions appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

In retirement, you need cash flow. The income your money is producing for you becomes very important. At the same time, inflation is lowering the purchasing power of every dollar. […] The post Expenses Continue in Retirement appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Investing is a long-term war against all forces that could possibly destroy your portfolio including volatility but also including consumption, taxes, emotion, and inflation. It boils down to cash flow […] The post Volatility is a Measure of Movement appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Fayette County Superintendent Demetrus Liggins put out a press release saying a fight at Henry CLay High school was not a result of a fight at the school. Evidence has […] The post Cause of Death of Henry Clay Student is Misrepresented appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Growth can be supplemented by income from dividends and the impact of those dividends compounding long term. The post Why Dividends Matter appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Amanda Ferguson has been on the Fayette County School Board for years. Currently there is a disconnect between the main office and the classroom. Ed Brown is heading a grass […] The post Amanda Ferguson and Ed Brown Join Tom appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

A Lexington City Council Woman is arrested for being disruptive and resisting arrest at an At&T store. this same councilwoman is on a task force overseeing police. What is wrong […] The post When Leaders aren’t Leading appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Covid pushed the velocity of money over the edge to catch up with inflation. Don’t try to be smarter than the stock market…especially in the short term! The post The Velocity of Money and The Sequence of Returns appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

How do your retirement savings and your retirement plan line up with your vision for your retirement? The post Hour 2 4-27-24 Needs, Wants, Wishes. appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

A scandal could be on the horizon for the University of Kentucky Swim Program. The issue of the athletic department starts at the top. The post HOUR1 4-27-24 Kentucky Athletic Department Needs a Change appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Earning a return for your money. Best principles. Fee based reasoning. The post Investing for Income appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Is Kentucky’s new basketball coach, Mark Pope, a good hire? The post The Ravenous Kentucky Fan Base appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

When food is used as a tool to change the world versus to feed people through love…it turns political. The problems of marijuana and the challenges it has caused for […] The post The Power of Food appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

If you entrust your retirement to Wall Street and its “sales process…you will probably get mediocre results in your portfolio (often times through an autopilot 401K plan.) These are the […] The post Don’t Rely on Wall Street. appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

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As your phase in life changes…you need some flexibility in your portfolio. That could include taking some gains from your portfolio and buying some income producing stocks. Tune in to […] The post Take Some Gains…Convert to Income appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Why did Calipari get another year and another chance? What will it take for University of Kentucky officials to pull the plug on a coach whose system is not working […] The post Michael Bennett joins Tom for an Unfiltered Hour About Kentucky Sports appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

What is Shame? It is investing thoughts, efforts, love into something or someone that/who let’s them down. Tom’s angle on the Kentucky Basketball loss. There seems to be a pattern. The post What is Shame? appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

There is a high cost for helping adult children financially. You must take care of yourself first. In the second segment, Annuities are becoming more attractive due to higher interest […] The post Stop Overspending on Adult Children appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

From the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting…from market concepts to things you can apply to your own household. And why In-Service rollovers make sense. The post The New Retirement Dream appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Biden’s vision for America as in the State of the Union address. Is he attempting to re write history? It seems that Americans would rather have security more than freedom. The post Biden’s America appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Can you trust how your 401k is invested? How is an IRA Rollover different? When it is an IRA Rollover , it becomes your money instead of the money of […] The post Can You Trust Your 401K? appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

With the national debt soaring, there is going to have to be a massive haircut in spending. How does this affect your investments? If you leave your money in money, […] The post The National Debt is a Runaway Train appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Riley Gaines is Pro-God, Family, and America. After a dead heat loss to a Transgender male in the NCAA Swimming Finals for the sake of a photo op… Riley could […] The post Riley Gaines joins Tom appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

We have to be mindful of how we conduct ourselves more than ever. Jerome Powell rigs the alarm on debt. Where has he been? Was all of the ‘Free” money […] The post What Do You Put Your Trust In? appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

If you don’t understand what you own in your portfolio…you are more likely to react emotionally and sell at possibly the wrong time. Financial confidence has the potential for greater […] The post Are You Confident in Your Financial Skills? appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

More Americans are turning 65 than ever before. Age 65 now comes with possibilities of a new chapter not just winding down. This makes earning dividends even more important. The post Age 65 Is Redefining a Milestone appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

There are people who have inherited way more money than they are used to managing. Often for wealth to be a blessing, one must be unattached to the money and […] The post Weath is a Funny Thing appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree

Are you better off as part of a body of believers or chartering your own spiritual course? What do you put your faith in? The post Spirituality vs Religion appeared first on Dupree Financial.Tom Dupree