ADHD
Budget Like a Dungeon Master
What If You Built Your Budget Like a D&D Character Sheet? When traditional budgeting feels like trying to cast spells in a language you don’t speak, with zero spell slots and a DM who’s out to get you.
Eleanor Hartwell
ADHD
Borrow a Boss: An ADHD Productivity System for Money Tasks (Adaptable for Autism & Anxiety)
Borrow a Boss is an ADHD productivity method that turns overwhelming money tasks into short, 10-minute missions with clear starts and stops.
ADHD
What "ADHD Is Awesome" Left Out: The Hidden Financial Costs of Executive Dysfunction (And How to Navigate Them)
“We went to Target for toothpaste and came home with a lawn chair, three bags of kettle corn, and a ukulele. If we don’t have a list, we don’t go in. If we’re hungry, we don’t go in.” — ADHD is Awesome
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When Your Budget Has PTSD: Financial Trauma & The Body Keeps the Score
Trauma doesn't just live in your brain—it lives in your budget. Inspired by The Body Keeps the Score, this piece explores how financial shutdown, burnout, and shame aren't just bad habits—they're somatic survival responses. Especially for neurodivergent adults with CPTSD, ADHD, or
Autism
What Temple Grandin Can Teach Us About Money (Even Though She Rarely Talks About It)
Temple Grandin isn’t a finance guru. She doesn’t run a budgeting podcast or pitch you the latest ETF (thank goodness!) I've never heard her talk about money outside the context of your worth in life. But buried in her vivid recollections, her radically visual way of
ADHD
I Named My Brain Kevin, and He’s Terrible with Money
📋TL;DR: Naming your brain helps you manage money without shame by turning emotional chaos into something you can observe, coach, and even laugh at. Kevin strikes again. 🙄 It was well after 2 a.m. when Kevin decided we needed a $117 LED moon lamp. A classy one, not some
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The Visual Navigator: The Intuitive Thinker Who Needs a Clear Financial Picture
TL;DR for Visual Navigators: 📋✔ You think in visuals, not numbers—so your financial tools should match. ✔ Use graph-based tracking tools to make financial trends clear. ✔ Set up a color-coded budgeting system for intuitive money management. ✔ Track financial goals with visual milestones to maintain motivation. ✔ Avoid text-heavy financial statements and
ADHD
The Idea Alchemist: The Creative Money-Maker Who Struggles With Follow-Through
Are You an Idea Alchemist? Do you have an endless stream of creative money-making ideas but struggle to turn them into long-term financial stability? Maybe you’ve explored multiple side hustles in the past year, but struggled to stay engaged long-term. Or perhaps you always spot unique ways to make
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“I Thought It Was Me”: What ND-Friendly Workplaces Actually Look Like
(And Why Most Offices Still Fail the Quiz) I once got written up for not making eye contact during a meeting. I was fighting off a full-body shutdown because the fluorescent lights, rapid agenda shifts, and someone’s citrus hand lotion had completely fried my nervous system. So yeah, I
ADHD
Money & the Neurodivergent Teen: A Parent’s Guide to Financial Independence
📋TL;DR: (too long; didn't read) Neurodivergent teens face unique financial challenges, from impulse spending to rigid money habits. This guide breaks down ADHD, autism, and dyslexia-friendly money strategies, helping parents tailor financial lessons to their teen’s specific needs. You’ll learn how to build healthy money
Review
Book Review: A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work by Ed Thompson
Ed Thompson's A Hidden Force is a must-read for organizations looking to unlock the power of neurodiversity. It offers a well-rounded exploration of the challenges and opportunities presented by neurodivergent inclusion in the workplace.
ADHD
Retirement Plans for the Scatterbrained
📋DM>TL;DR Retirement might feel like a distant concept, but starting to save now can be easier (and more rewarding) than you think! This guide explains why early savings matter, steps for getting started, the best types of retirement accounts, a target savings amount, and ADHD-friendly tools to