The Tom Dupree Show

Market Volatility, Oil Prices, and Why Dividend Income Matters More Than Ever for Retirement If your portfolio has felt like a rollercoaster lately, you’re not imagining it. On this week’s episode of  The Financial Hour of The Tom Dupree Show , Tom Dupree, Mike Johnson, and James Dupree broke down exactly what’s driving the current market volatility — from rising oil prices and t...

How Market Volatility and Geopolitical Risk Affect Your Retirement Portfolio When global events rattle energy markets and push interest rates higher, the impact lands quickly in retirement portfolios — and not always where investors expect. On a recent episode of  The Financial Hour of The Tom Dupree Show , host Tom Dupree Jr., portfolio manager Mike Johnson, and co-host James Dupree broke down wh...

47 Years of Market History: What Tom Dupree Learned About Bonds, Crashes, and Knowing When to Act If you’ve been thinking about retirement — or you’re already in it — there may be no more valuable asset than genuine investment experience. Not theory. Not a sales pitch. Real lived history across multiple market cycles, interest rate regimes, and economic crises. On this episode of The F...

Oil Prices, the Strait of Hormuz, and What It Means for Your Retirement Portfolio When a geopolitical crisis sends oil prices surging, the effects ripple through nearly every corner of the economy — and that includes your retirement savings. On this week’s episode of  The Financial Hour of the Tom Dupree Show , Tom Dupree Jr. and Mike Johnson broke down exactly what’s driving elevated...

When oil prices spike nearly 30% in a matter of days and a weak jobs report hits on the same Friday, the word on every investor’s mind is  stagflation . On this episode of  The Financial Hour of the Tom Dupree Show , host Tom Dupree, James Dupree, and Mike Johnson break down how the Middle East conflict is rippling through oil markets, what it means for interest rates and inflation, and why...

Artificial intelligence is shaking up the stock market — and if you’re in retirement or thinking about retirement, you need to understand what it means for your portfolio. On this week’s episode of  The Financial Hour of The Tom Dupree Show , hosts Tom Dupree Jr., James Dupree, and Mike Johnson break down how a single AI research report triggered a major Nasdaq sell-off, why “HAL...

If you’re thinking about retirement — or already living in it — one of the biggest questions you face is how to generate consistent income from your portfolio without running out of money. On this special edition of  The Financial Hour of The Tom Dupree Show , hosts Tom Dupree Jr., Mike Johnson, and James Dupree dive deep into why dividend investing has become the foundation of how Dupree Fi...

Did you know there’s nearly $2.1 trillion in forgotten 401(k) and retirement accounts scattered across the United States? On this episode of The Financial Hour of The Tom Dupree Show, hosts Tom Dupree, Mike Johnson, and James Dupree tackle what they call America’s abandoned 401(k) crisis — and lay out a clear path for recovering lost retirement savings before it’s too late. With...

Building a Financial Advisory Firm That Puts Clients First: An Inside Look at the Process   Meta Description: Discover why Tom Dupree founded Dupree Financial Group in Lexington, Kentucky—focusing on personalized investment management, team accountability, and retirement planning for local clients. For pre-retirees and retirees in Kentucky searching for personalized investment management , un...

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 w...

Meta Description: Kentucky financial advisors discuss Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s impact on interest rates, market volatility, and retirement portfolios. Dupree insights on portfolio management. When market uncertainty meets changing Federal Reserve leadership, retirees need clear guidance on protecting their portfolios. In this episode of The Financial Hour, Tom Dupree Jr., James Dupree...

If you’re thinking about retirement or already living in it, the financial headlines can feel like a carnival — prediction markets, Bitcoin speculation, zero-day options, and apps that let you bet on anything from sports scores to an earnings call. On this episode of The Financial Hour of the Tom Dupree Show , Tom Dupree, James Dupree, and Mike Johnson cut through the noise to explain what s...

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 w...

The tech sector faced dramatic volatility this week as AI developments triggered major selloffs across software and hyperscaler stocks. While Oracle dropped 16% in eight trading days and software companies lost over 22% year-to-date, a different story emerged for dividend-focused retirement portfolios built around quality companies. AI Disruption Triggers Tech Sector Turmoil The market experienced...

When thinking about retirement or already in retirement, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the right investment strategy to generate reliable income. The recent appointment of Kevin Walsh as Federal Reserve chairman has investors questioning whether traditional assets like gold and silver remain viable options, or if dividend-paying stocks offer a superior path to re...

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The Trump administration’s bold policy announcements are creating significant investment opportunities across defense contractors, mortgage markets, and technology sectors. For investors thinking about retirement or already in retirement, understanding these market shifts is essential for protecting and growing your portfolio. Tom Dupree, Mike Johnson, and James Dupree from Dupree Financial...

Building a Financial Advisory Firm That Puts Clients First: An Inside Look at the Process   Meta Description: Discover why Tom Dupree founded Dupree Financial Group in Lexington, Kentucky—focusing on personalized investment management, team accountability, and retirement planning for local clients. For pre-retirees and retirees in Kentucky searching for personalized investment management , un...

Introduction Most people spend more time planning vacations than reviewing their largest asset: their retirement portfolio. But the market’s strong multi-year run has created hidden dangers in 401(k) accounts, particularly for those approaching retirement who haven’t rebalanced in years. In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson provide an essential year-end c...

Are you wondering how shifts in the energy sector and commodity markets might impact your retirement income? In this episode of The Financial Hour of The Tom Dupree Show, Tom Dupree, Mike Johnson, James Dupree, and Clark Dupree reveal why oil company stocks are rising even as oil prices fall—and what this means for  Kentucky retirement planning . For investors approaching or enjoying retirement, u...

Introduction Is artificial intelligence the next investment gold rush—or are we watching another government-subsidized bubble inflate before our eyes? With Ford Motor Company writing down $19.5 billion on electric vehicles and tech giants pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, investors over 50 face a critical question: how do you separate genuine opportunity from dangerous speculati...

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How to Choose a Financial Advisor: Fee-Based vs. Commission and What Retirees Need to Know Introduction Choosing the right financial advisor can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating retirement planning or managing a lifetime of savings. With so many types of advisors—from traditional brokers to fee-based fiduciaries—how do you know which model serves your best interests? In t...