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. Investing is so much more than numbers. What is the biggest emotion you have about your money? You need to get a feel for where you are invested and why and make sure it is app…

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 life that you are in. Close to retirement, this kind of market could be scary if you are not positioned correctly. The post Plan for the Next Bear Market appeared first on Dupree Financ…

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.Av 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 demolition permit to knock the house down. Where is are the historical people to protest? Where is the media coverage of this? It is another abuse of the taxpayers dollar…

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.Av Tom Dupree

After a trip to Normandy, Tom reflects on Patriotism. The post Travels with Tom appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av 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 be a process. The post Fear and Greed appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av 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 by companies like this can produce income and maintain your purchasing power. The post Produce Income. Maintain Purchasing Power. appeared first on Dupree Financ…

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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av Tom Dupree

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

The U.S. has a 6 trillion dollar problem over the next six months. There are way too many government programs spending way too much money and no politicians willing to […] The post The Great Wealth Transfer appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

What makes Lexington such a hard place for people in their 20’s to buy a home? The State of the City address given by Lexington’s Mayor this week sheds a […] The post The State of the City Address appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

We talk about Dollar Cost Averaging and how dividends help mitigate liquidating stock shares at an inappropriate time for withdrawals. Your investment approach must match where you are in life. […] The post The Futility of Trying to Time the Stock Market appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

MLK Day is no longer about the dream…but has risen to “we still have much to do.” Job creation from this DEI dream continues to get funded and staffed.MLK didn’t […] The post Corrupting Words appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

Businesses are the ones that have saved the United States from inflation, recession, and lost jobs. Free markets and companies have brought down inflation, not government policies as you could […] The post The Businesses that Saved the United States appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

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The surprise in 2023 was there was not a recession. What will the surprise be in 2024? There are always surprises! The post Interest Rates, Inflation and Bonds appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

The modern-day use of he/she/ they…if you attack language you divide human beings. Also, Claudine Gay resigns as President of Harvard. The liability of keeping her was too much. The post The Dangers of Compelled Speech appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

It appears that we finally have an environment where income can be more easily derived from investments. It seems that growth and income could be possible in this environment as […] The post Recaps of Markets in 2023 appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

How do you convert the growth in your portfolio so that you can start taking income from your portfolio? When should you start focusing on generating income from your portfolio? […] The post Your 401K is Up…But Don’t Be Overconfident! appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree

When are you part of the problem instead of the solution? Pfizer aquires a manufacturer of a cancer drug. Curious…Right? The post Politics, Propaganda, and Profits appeared first on Dupree Financial.Av Tom Dupree