Episodes

Investment Planning for Retirement: Creating Income Streams Through Dividends Market Volatility and Your Retirement Plan: Why Income Matters This episode of the financial hour is from March 29, 2025 – recorded less than a week before the major market volatility and reaction to Liberation Day on April 2, 2025. In today’s unpredictable market environment, having a clear investment plan is more critical than ever. The recent Financial Hour with Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson discusses why many inves...

The Hidden Investment Risks Pre-Retirees and Retirees Don’t See Coming: Kentucky Retirement Planning Insights Are you approaching retirement and concerned about protecting your life savings from market volatility? In this comprehensive episode of the Tom Dupree Show, Kentucky retirement planning advisors Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson explore the multidimensional nature of investment risk and why personalized investment management is essential for pre-retirees aged 50-65. Unlike mass-market approa...

Active Portfolio Management for Retirement: Why Market Timing and Risk Assessment Matter for Pre-Retirees In today’s volatile market environment, pre-retirees need more than autopilot investing—they need personalized investment management with direct access to portfolio managers who actively monitor risk. In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, Tom Dupree, Jr., Mike Johnson, and Hudson Kemp discuss why active portfolio management is critical for retirement success, especially when the S&P 500 r...

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Understanding Market Volatility: What Kentucky Investors Need to Know Right Now When government shutdowns dominate headlines and market bubbles threaten portfolios, Central Kentucky investors need clear guidance from experienced financial advisors. Tom Dupree Jr. and his team at Dupree Financial Group cut through the noise to explain what really matters for your retirement planning. In this episode of the Financial Hour, our Kentucky-based investment managers analyze current market conditions,...

Faith-Based Retirement Planning: How Personal Trials Shape Investment Wisdom with Kentucky Financial Advisor Tom Dupree Kentucky Financial Advisor Combines Faith and Finance In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, veteran Kentucky financial advisor Tom Dupree shares his insights on how personal challenges and spiritual beliefs influence his approach to retirement planning for clients aged 50 and above. With 47 years in the investment business, Dupree demonstrates why personalized investment ma...

AI Investment Bubble Warning: Why Compound Interest Beats Market Speculation for Kentucky Retirees Episode Length: 45 minutes | Host: Tom Dupree Jr. | Guest: Mike Johnson The current AI investment frenzy has reached dangerous levels, with companies spending more on artificial intelligence infrastructure in three years than America spent building the entire interstate highway system over four decades. In this episode of The Financial Hour, Kentucky retirement planning advisor Tom Dupree Jr. and ...

Building Wealth Through Boring Businesses: Why Mundane Investments Beat Glamorous Returns in Retirement Planning The Secret to Retirement Wealth: Investing in Boring, Dividend-Paying Businesses Welcome to another episode of The Financial Hour with Tom Dupree, where we explore retirement investment strategies that prioritize long-term wealth building over flashy returns. In today’s episode, we dive deep into why the most successful retirement portfolios are built on mundane, predictable busines...

Understanding Value Investing Strategies and Market Valuations In this comprehensive episode of The Tom Dupree Show, experienced Kentucky financial advisor Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson explore the fundamental principles of value investing strategies and how market valuations impact retirement portfolio management. Drawing insights from Howard Marks’ latest memo “The Calculus of Value,” this discussion provides essential guidance for pre-retirees navigating today’s rich market valuations. The Fo...

The Psychology of Money: Warren Buffett’s Compounding Returns Strategy and Retirement Planning Wisdom Understanding Compounding Returns: The Secret Behind Warren Buffett’s $140 Billion Fortune In this episode of The Financial Hour, Kentucky retirement planning experts Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson dive deep into Morgan Housel’s acclaimed book “The Psychology of Money,” revealing the fundamental principles that separate successful long-term investors from the rest. If you’re seeking personalized ...

Municipal Bond Fund Collapse: Why Direct Portfolio Management Protects Kentucky Retirement Plans When a municipal bond fund collapsed 50% in just two days, it sent shockwaves through the investment world and highlighted critical differences between fund investing and personalized investment management. In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, we examine the catastrophic failure of the Easterly Funds Rock High Income Municipal Bond Fund and why direct portfolio management often is more effective ...

Building Wealth Through Personalized Investment Management Building Generational Wealth: A Father-Son Perspective on Investment Management In this engaging episode of the Tom Dupree Show, local financial advisor Tom Dupree sits down with his son James to discuss Kentucky retirement planning, personalized investment management, and the evolution of investing over the past four decades. This conversation offers valuable insights for both young investors starting their wealth-building journey and...

Fed Rate Cuts 2025: AI Investment Opportunities and Duration Strategy for Kentucky Retirement Planning Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Signal Major Investment Opportunities Ahead In this episode of The Financial Hour, Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson from Dupree Financial Group discuss the significant implications of anticipated Fed rate cuts in 2025 and how a duration investment strategy is positioning their clients for success. The discussion reveals why personalized investment management outperforms m...

Kentucky Retirement Planning: Your Complete Guide to Dividend Investing and Retirement Readiness Preparing for retirement requires more than just saving money—it demands a comprehensive strategy that addresses both your financial readiness and personal preparedness. In this special 90-minute episode of The Financial Hour, Kentucky retirement planning advisors Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson provide essential guidance on retirement readiness and dividend investing strategies for pre-retirees aged 50...

Investment Wisdom Through Literature: Faulkner’s Lessons for Modern Kentucky Investors and Lexington’s Economic Challenges Timeless Investment Principles Hidden in Classic Literature In this episode of the Tom Dupree Show, Kentucky retirement planning Registered Investment Advisor Tom Dupree draws unexpected parallels between William Faulkner’s masterpiece “The Sound and the Fury” and modern investment principles. Broadcasting from downtown Lexington, Tom demonstrates how classic literature of...

Why Your 401K Target Date Fund Could Be Sabotaging Your Retirement: A Financial Advisor’s Guide to Better Planning Are you one of the millions of Americans unknowingly putting your retirement at risk with target date funds? In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, financial advisors Tom Dupree Jr. and Mike Johnson expose the hidden dangers lurking in your 401K plan and reveal why your 401K planning strategy needs immediate attention. If you’re approaching retirement or have already retired, thi...

Financial Accountability Crisis: How Local Government Mismanagement Threatens Kentucky Retirement Planning Trust Principles and Financial Accountability in Uncertain Times In this episode of the Tom Dupree Show, Kentucky retirement planning advisorTom Dupree explores the critical importance of financial accountability and trust principles during challenging economic times. As a local financial advisor serving central Kentucky for over 15 years, Tom provides invaluable insights into how governm...

The Psychology of Money: Warren Buffett’s Compounding Returns Strategy and Retirement Planning Wisdom Understanding Compounding Returns: The Secret Behind Warren Buffett’s $140 Billion Fortune In this episode of The Financial Hour, Kentucky retirement planning experts Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson dive deep into Morgan Housel’s acclaimed book “The Psychology of Money,” revealing the fundamental principles that separate successful long-term investors from the rest. If you’re seeking personalized ...

Why Tobacco Stocks and Alternative Investments Are Shaking Up Kentucky Retirement Planning Strategies In this episode of The Financial Hour, Kentucky retirement planning strategists Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson discuss controversial investment strategies that are delivering strong returns for their clients. From tobacco stock investment opportunities to the hidden risks of alternative investments in 401 (k) plans, this discussion reveals why contrarian investing and local financial advisor exper...

How Trump’s Trade Policy Reform is Rebuilding American Manufacturing Jobs and Strengthening Economic Security America’s economic landscape is undergoing a historic transformation through strategic trade policy reform that prioritizes American manufacturing jobs and economic national security. In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, we examine how tariff benefits for workers are creating opportunities to rebuild our industrial base while strengthening the nation’s fiscal foundation. The Moral C...

AI Investment Strategies vs. Traditional Portfolio Management: A Kentucky Financial Advisor’s Perspective Are you wondering whether AI investment strategies belong in your retirement portfolio? In this episode of The Financial Hour, Tom Dupree and Elizabeth Dupree explore why personalized investment management focusing on established, dividend-paying companies may be a better approach than chasing speculative AI stocks for Kentucky retirement planning. The AI Investment Bubble: Lessons from th...

Investment Opportunities in New York: A Contrarian’s Guide to Regional Economic Recovery Uncovering Hidden Investment Opportunities Through Regional Economic Analysis In this episode of the Tom Dupree Show, investment strategist Tom Dupree shares his firsthand observations from a cross-country road trip through New York State and Vermont, revealing potential investment opportunities in New York that most investors are overlooking. This unique regional economic analysis demonstrates how contrar...

Building Wealth Through Personalized Investment Management Building Generational Wealth: A Father-Son Perspective on Investment Management In this engaging episode of the Tom Dupree Show, local financial advisor Tom Dupree sits down with his son James to discuss Kentucky retirement planning, personalized investment management, and the evolution of investing over the past four decades. This conversation offers valuable insights for both young investors starting their wealth-building journey and...