Managing money (and managing it well) can be extremely difficult when you have ADHD. And by managing money, I don’t mean retirement funds and stock options. I mean plain old day to day keeping track of the money so the bills get paid on time and there’s some left at the end of the month. [...]
We got a new refrigerator about a year ago and would you believe I’m still having trouble keeping it organized in a way that makes sense? Our old fridge had drawers for lunchmeat and cheese in addition to the ones for veggies and fruits. Our new one only has drawers for fruits and veggies. That [...]
Among the struggles that people with ADHD have, managing money ranks right up there at the top. Our forgetfulness, lack of attention, risk taking and impulsive behaviors can all add up to trouble with money. Some of us are lucky to live with someone who can handle the finances for us. That’s a real blessing [...]
The challenges that ADHD presents can be especially challenging when it comes to money. Not paying attention, being forgetful, lack of organizational skills – these can really impact your financial situation if you are the one in charge of the money. Depression or low self esteem can cause trouble when it comes to credit cards [...]