Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
What You'll Learn in This Guide: The real cost of lifelong autism care—and how to prepare for itStep-by-step financial moves to make today (even if you're overwhelmed)How Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and structured investments actually workWhy caregivers must protect their own retirement and
Autism
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
Autism
We thought the appointment was the finish line. It was just the starting gun. When your child is diagnosed as autistic, you don’t just walk out with answers. You walk out with a multi-thousand-dollar to-do list, a flood of paperwork, a part-time job in navigating systems, and a gnawing
ADHD
📋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
ADHD
📋TL;DR: Neurodivergent entrepreneurs aren’t just succeeding despite the system—they’re quietly rewriting it. From ADHD and autism to dyslexia and beyond, these founders are designing new business models, operational frameworks, and leadership philosophies grounded in pattern recognition, risk-reframing, and deep self-awareness. This isn't just innovation—
Autism
Why 'Just Stick to a Plan' Doesn’t Work for ADHD and Autism Budgeting advice is everywhere. "Just track your expenses!" "Automate your savings!" "Stick to a plan!" But for neurodivergent people—especially those with ADHD or autism—this advice often feels
ADHD
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
Read Part 1 here | Read Part 2 here | Read Part 3 here | Read Part 4 here Stepping Into the Unknown—With a Plan As I'm writing this, it's a Friday. Another week gone, trying to figure out which direction to move in. Losing a job can
ADHD
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
ADHD
Are You a Systems Hacker? Do you love designing the perfect money management system—but then never stick with it? Maybe you’ve built an elaborate spreadsheet with conditional formatting, pivot tables, and goal trackers… only to abandon it two days later. Or perhaps you’ve tried budgeting apps, calendars,
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Divergent Money Type Quiz Discover your unique financial thinking style based on the Divergent Money Matrix. Answer 10 simple questions to find out how you naturally process money decisions. ← Previous Next → See My Results Your Divergent Money Type Understanding your natural money cognition style can help you design financial systems
ADHD
Part 1 of 3 At Divergent Money, we're always moving towards solutions, towards understanding. And so, we present to you... the Divergent Money Matrix, a map to help chart a path to greater self knowledge. Let's take a look. The Divergent Money Matrix (DMM) applies engineering