In the previous posts in this series covering “Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance” I explored the topics of emotions, values and structures to manage your money. This last topic, spending, will likely garner the most interest because it is such a pervasive and insidious problem for many adults with ADHD. If you don’t have challenges with your spending, no need to read further. But, if you do, read on to explore some… Continue reading…
Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 3
Being able to follow through on your values as they relate to money, the topic of my last post, can be a challenge if you are an Adult with ADHD. So, it is particularly important that you have the right structures in place. Because structures are the bridge between your intentions and the finish line, and will make follow through on your financial goals easier. But I know that, even though ADHD may be the… Continue reading…
Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 2
Emotions and money was the subject of the last post. A suggestion. Read that one, Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 1, if you have not already. Then, if managing your money with greater ease is one of your goals, the next step is getting clarity around your values as they relate to money. But maybe you are thinking, “I don’t need to read about emotions and values. What I need is… Continue reading…
Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 1
For most people money or finances, along with relationships and career, is one of those hot-button topics. What comes to mind when you think about money? Stop reading for a moment, and take 30 seconds to write down all the words that come to mind. Any surprises? If you are interested in getting a handle on your finances, you may assume your challenges with finances are due to the same executive function challenges that… Continue reading…
Knowledge Can Empower You
According Sir Francis Bacon, “knowledge is power.” A few weeks ago I wrote about a free web based financial tool, Mint.com. It truly is an amazing tool in that it gives you tons of information. Using this tool you can view all of your financial accounts in one location. And they are updated instantaneously when you log into the site! The potential impact of this tool can be seen in the comment below. changed my… Continue reading…
Do You Have The Highest Rated Personal Financial Tool?
This is the first time I can ever remember being so excited about a financial tool. Personal finances just is not a subject that gets me really fired up. But when I used mint.com, I was floored by its potential to help people, like my clients with ADD, who struggle to get a handle on their finances. Highlights of my experience: All bank, credit card, loan, mortgage and investments accounts are updated daily and visible… Continue reading…