Does ADHD impact finances?
Quick answer: Automate bills/savings, define spending caps with a 24‑hour pause, weekly 15‑minute money check‑in, and use simple dashboards. Separate impulse buys from needs.
Automation helps most people. Turn on auto‑pay for fixed bills and schedule automatic savings transfers on payday so decisions are not made under pressure.
Simplify. Use one checking account and one credit card when possible. Hide unused accounts to reduce clutter and temptation.
Create spending guardrails. Choose weekly spending limits, set caps that trigger a 24‑hour pause, and separate a small impulse budget from essentials.
Hold a weekly 15‑minute money check‑in. Look at upcoming bills, account balances, and one action to cut friction for next week.
Use visual dashboards to make money status obvious. Alerts for low balance or large transactions reduce surprises.