The Financial Harmony™ Podcast

By Dr. Preston Cherry

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The Financial Harmony™ Podcast with Dr. Preston Cherry blends real financial strategy, retirement planning, and money psychology for people who want clarity without chaos. Hosted by Dr. Cherry, CFP®, Ph.D., and financial therapist, the show delivers grounded insights on investing, taxes, and aligning money with life. 


Each week, Dr. Cherry shares clear, grounded insights on retirement planning, investing, tax strategy, and decision-making, alongside honest conversations about money behavior, identity, and well-being. 


This show helps you reduce financial stress, make confident decisions, and align your money with the life you want to live. You’ll learn how to invest smarter, spend without guilt, and build wealth that reflects your values, not just your numbers.


No finance-bro energy.
No rage-based hot takes.
No performative advice.


Just calm authority, psychological insight, and real financial guidance for navigating markets, transitions, and life with intention.


Get 1:1 all-inclusive flat-fee financial planning, or go deeper through the Financial Harmony™ Membership for group-based fiduciary guidance, education, workshops, and community.


Live your wealth, your way.


Episode Date
Is Paying a Financial Advisor 1% Too Much? (What You’re Missing)
Apr 14, 2026
Trust, Freedom, and the Future of Finances & Civilization: A Conversation with George Kinder
Mar 02, 2026
AI Won’t Replace Advisors. But This Will.
Feb 17, 2026
Preparing for Uncertainty in Life and Money
Feb 10, 2026
Gen X Followed the Rules. Here’s What Happened.
Feb 06, 2026
Will High Earners Actually Pay Less Tax in Retirement?
Jan 28, 2026
5 Money Beliefs Making You Feel Broke (Remove These Beliefs ASAP)
Nov 15, 2025
Over 50? Watch This — You’ll Catch Up on Your Retirement
Oct 02, 2025
Where Most Retirement Plans Secretly FAIL (And You Won’t See It Coming)
Sep 22, 2025
This Secret Retirement Cost Could DELAY Your Retirement By 3+ Years
Sep 17, 2025
Stop! Don’t Convert to Roth Until You Watch This (or you’ll overpay)
Sep 13, 2025
My Honest Thoughts To Anyone Working Past 59... RETIRE ASAP
Sep 08, 2025
57% of Retirees Regret Not Doing These 5 Things Earlier
Sep 01, 2025
Why Smart Retirees Claim Social Security at 62 (Not 70)
Aug 19, 2025
Can You REALLY Retire at 50 vs 60 With $1.5M? | CFP Case Study
Aug 11, 2025
Most People Miss This Before Retiring
Aug 04, 2025
Top 5 Gen X Money Regrets (And How to Fix Them)
Jul 28, 2025
What a TOD Deed Can Do for Your Estate Plan
Jul 21, 2025
Does Crypto Belong in Your Investing Portfolio?
Jul 16, 2025
The Big Beautiful Bill Could Save Business Owners 6 Figures in Taxes
Jul 09, 2025
Big Fees: Are You Overpaying for Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?
Jul 02, 2025
Are Social Security Benefits Taxable? Gen X Are Shocked About the Tax Traps
Jun 27, 2025
Should Gen X Take Social Security at 62? Smart or Risky?
Jun 23, 2025
Why High Earners Still Feel Stuck Financially
Jun 16, 2025
NUA Tax Strategy: The Secret to Saving BIG on Company Stock
Jun 12, 2025
Inherited IRAs Explained: What Heirs Need to Know to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Jun 09, 2025
Healthspan vs Lifespan: Why Gen X Must Rethink Retirement
Jun 06, 2025
Why More Money Needs Smarter Planning (And How It Builds Wealth Faster)
Jun 03, 2025
Sell in May and Go Away: Smart Move or Tired Myth?
May 29, 2025
HSA Secrets: How to Retire Wealthier & Pay Less in Taxes
May 26, 2025
Choosing the Right Retirement Account: Roth 401(k), Roth IRA, After-Tax 401(k)
May 25, 2025
The Truth About Global Diversification and the S&P 500
May 22, 2025
There’s No Such Thing as a Self-Made Millionaire: Unpacking the Realities of Wealth
May 12, 2025
Buffett Retires: What You Miss About His Wealth Wisdom
May 10, 2025
Gen X Alert: Student Loan Collections Restart—What to Do Now
May 10, 2025
Discussing Legacy and Long-Term Care with Aging Parents
May 02, 2025
Tax-Smart Investing: Using Taxable Brokerage Accounts to Boost Wealth, Flexibility, and Reduce Taxes
May 02, 2025
Retire Wealthy: Essential Tax and Bonus Tips for Oil and Gas Executives
May 02, 2025
Lump Sum vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging: Which One Makes You More Money?
Apr 19, 2025
Is Gen X Taking Mortgage Debt Into Retirement? Pros, Cons, and Smart Payoff Strategies
Apr 14, 2025
What Is Comprehensive Financial Planning? (And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever)
Apr 08, 2025
How Geographic Arbitrage and Retiring Abroad Can Transform Your Financial Future
Apr 04, 2025
Why High-Income Earners Need Spending Plans Instead of Budgets
Apr 02, 2025
Is $1 Million Still Enough? The New Wealth Benchmarks Explained
Mar 29, 2025
Executive Compensation Mastery: RSUs, Stock Options & ESPPs Explained
Mar 25, 2025
Tax-Efficient Retirement Strategies for For High-Income Business Owners
Mar 22, 2025
Financial Infidelity to Financial Intimacy: How Married Couples Can Manage Their Finances
Mar 19, 2025
Seizing Opportunities: Navigating Market Corrections with Core-Satellite Investing
Mar 15, 2025
Navigating Market Corrections: Here’s What You NEED to Know
Mar 12, 2025
How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by 40, 50, or 60?
Mar 07, 2025
High Earners, Are You Saving Enough? The Truth About Emergency Funds
Mar 03, 2025
Why High-Income Families NEED These 3 Trusts
Feb 25, 2025
Estate Planning 101: What You MUST Do Before It’s Too Late
Feb 19, 2025
Will an Annuity Save Your Retirement?
Feb 11, 2025
Financial Anxiety? Here's How to Find Financial Harmony with Your Money
Feb 03, 2025
Rental Properties After 40: Smart Wealth Moves or Risky Headache?
Jan 23, 2025
Retire Like a Boss: 4 Secrets to Comfort and Joy
Jan 02, 2025
Bitcoin is Up—But Should You Buy?
Dec 17, 2024
Building Wealth with Gratitude: Essential Tips for Gen X
Nov 27, 2024
How to Build a Diverse Portfolio with Alternative Investments
Nov 16, 2024
4% Rule Guru Bill Bengen Reveals How to Maximize Your Retirement Income!
Nov 07, 2024
Why Retirement Feels Out of Reach for Gen X
Oct 31, 2024
The Secret to Avoiding Money Regrets
Oct 23, 2024
Avoid Regret: Maximize Open Enrollment NOW!
Oct 17, 2024
Can You Really Trust Reddit for Financial Advice?
Oct 03, 2024
The Shocking Truth Continues: Are Gen X Parents Still Ruining their Retirement?!
Sep 23, 2024
Are Gen X Parents Ruining Retirement by Supporting Their Adult Children?
Sep 12, 2024
Moving Your 401k After Leaving Your Job
Aug 24, 2024
Are Luxury Hotels Worth It?
Jul 03, 2024
What Does It Mean To Be Wealthy?
Jun 27, 2024
Boost Your Fulfillment and Finances With Aspirations
Jun 18, 2024
Are Bonuses Taxed Differently?
Jun 12, 2024
Wealthy Spending Habits: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Jun 04, 2024
Long-Term Care Conversations With Loved Ones
May 27, 2024
Charitable Giving Strategy: Good Giving and Reduce Taxes
Apr 30, 2024
Tips for Retiring Abroad Success
Apr 09, 2024
Planning Retirement For Small Business Owners
Mar 19, 2024
Secure the Bag: Journey Not Jive with Marques Ogden
Mar 05, 2024
Moving Couples from Conflict to Financial Harmony with Dr. Michael Thomas
Feb 20, 2024
Does Your Mind Mess with Your Money?
Feb 06, 2024
Using Reverse Mortgages for Finances Flexibility with Don Graves
Jan 23, 2024
Using Positive Psychology for New Year Finance Goals with Ashley Quamme
Jan 09, 2024
Concentration in Your Investment Portfolio
Jan 04, 2024
How to Experience Retirement Transition with Charles H. Cherry, Jr
Dec 27, 2023
Ways Money Shame Impacts Your Finances with Aja Evans
Dec 19, 2023
Ways Secure Act 2.0 Helps Gen X Secure Retirement
Dec 08, 2023
Understanding the Emotion and Money of Gen X Finances
Dec 05, 2023
Handle Black Friday and Cyber Week Spending For Your Finances
Nov 28, 2023
Strategic Tax Planning and Maximizing High-Income Earnings with Thomas Kopelman
Nov 22, 2023
Ikigai Your Life and Finances
Nov 08, 2023
Maddening Money Myths
Nov 06, 2023
5 Life & Money Conversations for Gen X
Oct 24, 2023
Estate Planning Checklist Highlights
Oct 17, 2023
Spending Freedom Now and Retirement
Oct 10, 2023
Ways to Set Your Financial Boundaries
Oct 03, 2023
401k's Are Not Scams
Sep 12, 2023
Flexible Wealth: Diverse Investment Account Types with Christine Benz
Sep 06, 2023
Unlock and Overcome Financial Trauma with Saundra Davis
Aug 24, 2023
What Financial Advice Does GenX Want?
Jun 28, 2023
Is Social Security Running Out?
Apr 06, 2023
E10: Four Reasons Your Stories Make Money Seasons w/ Jess Bost, RICP®
Mar 03, 2023
E9: The Power of Life & Money Conversations: Resilience to Aspiration w/ Leah Davis, FFC®
Sep 24, 2022
E8: Hobby to Hustle: Find Joy in Your Workplace & Entrepreneur Careers w/ Guest Jennifer Gloria
Aug 12, 2022
E7: The Money & Emotion of Marriage with Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP®
Jul 13, 2022
E6: Roll & Adapt: How to Avoid Personal Deflation During External Inflation
Jun 17, 2022
E5: A Rounded Conversation About Cryptocurrency with Dr. Michael G. Thomas, AFC®
May 25, 2022
E4: Pathways: You Decided to Start Your LMB Journey, Now What?
May 10, 2022
E3: Where Did Life Money Balance™ Begin? Meet the Parents (Part 2)
Apr 25, 2022
E2: Where Did Life Money Balance® Begin? Meet the Parents (Part 1)
Mar 31, 2022
E1: The Launch: Life Money Balance™ Podcast & Live Asprtnly™
Mar 19, 2022