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
Should Gen X Take Social Security at 62? Smart or Risky?
Should You Claim Social Security at 62?
Dr. Preston Cherry challenges the idea that you have to wait until 70 to claim Social Security. For Gen Xers juggling aging parents and kids, claiming at 62 could offer more than just a check—it could bring peace of mind, flexibility, and better use of your money now. The key? Making the choice that fits your life, not someone else's rule of thumb.
Takeaways:
• More Flexibility Now
• Less Portfolio Stress
• Smart Tax Moves
• Fits Gen X Life
• Your Goals Matter
00:00 Intro
00:59 Should You Really Wait Until 70?
03:52 Claiming Early as a Tax Strategy
06:11 The Trap of Default Advice
07:14 Final Thoughts
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