Episodes

I was blessed and excited to be a guest on Eric Tivers’ ADHD Rewired podcast. In this episode, we discuss: The shame we can feel around our finances How to use our values to help guide our financial planning How …

Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, is a real issue that can affect anyone - especially those of us with ADHD. When our income goes up, it's natural to want to spend more and enjoy life more. But if we're not …

Greed and selfishness are often seen as negative character traits, but what if they're actually symptoms of a bigger issue? In this episode, we'll explore the three differences between people with and without ADHD when it com...

You've spent six months repairing your financial situation. You are completely out of debt. But now you are tired prone to a slip-up. Your credit cards with zero balances are staring at you begging to be used. This is the …

In this final episode of the budgeting workshop, we will complete the remaining steps to implement your budget, allowing you to concentrate on being intentional with your spending. If you just joined us and would like to star...

When you have ADHD, you must be mindful about setting goals to stay motivated and on track. Identify the goal Write out the purpose of the goal and why it is important Decide on one action step or small task …

Identifying your financial purpose when setting up a budget allows us to maintain our focus on the process and our motivation moving forward. I've created and shared two documents for you to use as you follow this series. The...

ADHDers like organization and structure, so they get excited about setting up a budget. However, following the method over the long term rarely works if we don't spend the extra time setting up an automated system to keep us ...

Establishing a budget doesn't need to be an uncomfortable experience. Once the basic elements are in place and you become familiar with the process, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it will be to manage money. I've ...

As a CFP financial planner, the most rewarding part of my job is comprehensive financial planning helping my clients get their estate in order, investing, and tax planning. My passion is to help people understand the joy that...

Getting your money right helps in many ways because money touches so many aspects of our lives. Nothing has ever existed that has created more wealth or has been more influential in the transformation of families and people o...

President Biden announced a plan on August 24, 2022, to forgive student loan debt through the end of December 2022, with payments resuming in January 2023. To be eligible for the $10,000 debt cancellation, your annual income ...

Stability and organization are two words that best describe an ideal world for the ADHD brain. What happens, then, when someone with ADHD has a variable income? There’s no guarantee of stability, and it’s difficult to organi...

As a CFP®, I’m often asked about my services - and what makes me different from others who provide financial coaching or advice. To begin, the term financial planner encompasses a pretty broad area. For example, some advisors...

Some call it their 'Life Happens Fund,' others their 'Emergency Fund.' Whatever you call yours, make sure you have one. But then you might want to take that thought one step further. I'm about to tell you why. My Dog …

Shell Mendelson has more than 30 years of experience in the field of Career Counseling, and has ADHD herself. She knows it can be difficult to find a job you like, let alone a career you love. In this interview, …

The final segment of our three-part series, we'll wrap up our discussion with Dr. Russell Ramsay, co-founder and co-director of the University of Pennsylvania's adult ADHD treatment and research program and associate professo...

The second of our three-part series with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay, co-founder and co-director of the University of Pennsylvania's adult ADHD treatment and research program and associate professor of clinical psychology in the de...

ADHD is more complex than just a summarized diagnosis in a diagnostic manual. There are many accumulated small behaviors physicians don't always identify that remain untreated. In the first of this three-part series, we speak...

The 'FIRE movement' is a concept that stands for ‘financial independence, retire early,’ where your investments provide all of your income to support your lifestyle. Hence, you no longer need to work. Sounds pretty good, righ...

What is the purpose of having wealth? Some people use their wealth benevolently to give back to society. Others use it to create generational wealth for their kids and future generations. Building wealth is an integral part o...

Reverse budgeting is the most ADHD-friendly way to down spending money into different categories. Tracking your expenses and coming to terms with where your money's going is essential in developing a better relationship with ...

ADHD money struggles often contribute to anxiety, stress, and strain in relationships. Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, gas lighting, narcissistic abuse, and ADHD, is joining us today to help u...

Whether it's missed bill payments or impulsive spending, ADHD makes managing money more challenging, which, if we're not careful, can lead to low credit scores. The good news is you can improve your credit score and keep it i...