The Financial Harmony™ Podcast
The Financial Harmony Podcast with Dr. Preston Cherry blends strategy and soul for Gen X professionals who want to align their money with their life. Each week, Dr. Cherry, CFP®, Ph.D., and Financial Therapist, shares clear lessons on retirement, investing, and tax planning alongside real conversations about money psychology, behavior, and well-being. You’ll gain insights to reduce financial stress, make confident decisions, and connect your wealth to your well-being. This show helps you invest smarter, spend without guilt, and build wealth that reflects your values, not just your numbers. Join the Financial Harmony™ Membership for deeper education, workshops, and community. Live your wealth, your way.™
The Financial Harmony™ Podcast
Why High-Income Earners Need Spending Plans Instead of Budgets
In this episode, Dr. Preston Cherry challenges traditional budgeting and introduces reverse budgeting, a method that prioritizes personal values and guilt-free spending while ensuring financial security. He outlines a five-step approach: knowing your retirement number, automating finances, covering fixed costs, enjoying discretionary spending, and reviewing regularly. His approach emphasizes a holistic, flexible path to financial wellness.
Takeaways:
• Budgets can feel restrictive
• Reverse budgeting prioritizes paying yourself first
• Aligning money with values boosts well-being
• Guilt-free spending is possible
• Regular financial check-ins matter
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