David DeWitt CFP® - Host of ADHD Money Talk 🎤

If you’ve ever “safely stored” cash and never seen it again… same 😅

ADHD and money are a whole thing, but you’re not alone.

It’s not just forgetfulness, it’s executive dysfunction in action.

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Buy Now, Pay Later isn’t budgeting — it’s brain hacking.

Every word, color, and button is psychological warfare.

Your ADHD brain isn’t broken — it’s being targeted.

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The Unbudget Lite A simplified ADHD-friendly budgeting system focused on the essentials - income, goals, bills, and flexible spending.

Feeling overwhelmed by… everything?

ADHD makes even small tasks feel huge — but the right system can change everything.

✨ No shame. No perfectionism. Just flow.

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The Unbudget Lite A simplified ADHD-friendly budgeting system focused on the essentials - income, goals, bills, and flexible spending.

Tried budgeting tools that just made you more overwhelmed? 😵

Unbudget Lite is ADHD-friendly:
✅ No spreadsheets
✅ No shame
✅ Just clarity + next steps

Start where you are.
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They’ll never call it debt.
Just “split payment.” “Flexible.” “Good for your wellness.”

It’s engineered addiction.
Neurological warfare dressed as convenience.

Buy Now, Pay Later isn’t harmless.
It’s debt—by design—and it preys on the vulnerable.

BNPL is built to exploit ADHD brains.

👉 Instant dopamine
👉 No time to think
👉 Hidden future costs

It’s not just “4 easy payments.”

It’s debt that profits from your executive dysfunction.

If your budget makes you feel guilty, overwhelmed, or totally avoidant... It’s not you. It’s the system.

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Money fights aren’t about money…
They’re about childhood, fear & values you didn’t know were clashing.
The most connected couples don’t always agree — they ask why before reacting.
Tag your partner—what’s the money convo you’ve been avoiding?

Ever open your banking app and instantly feel sick?

You're not lazy. You're overwhelmed (and maybe carrying money shame).

That's why we made Unbudget Lite — ADHD-friendly and shame-free.

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Budgeting doesn’t have to mean tracking every dollar or drowning in spreadsheets.

The 3-bucket method—goals, commitments, flexible spending—is ADHD-friendly, guilt-free, and actually works.

You don’t need more willpower. You need a system that fits your brain.

Most ADHDers don’t fail at budgeting because they’re lazy.
They fail because traditional systems aren’t built for their brains.

Tracking every dollar leads to burnout, not progress.

The fix? A bucket system that sorts itself. No spreadsheets. No guilt. Just calm clarity.

Financial shame keeps millions stuck—not because they don’t know how to budget, but because money is emotional.

It’s not a math problem. It’s a shame cycle.

Most people avoid money for 9 years before asking for help.
What will it cost you to keep avoiding it?

Your ADHD brain isn’t bad with money.
It just needs systems that reflect your values.

If freedom matters most:
✅ Automate savings
✅ Use flexible budgets
✅ Add a “dopamine fund”

When money feels aligned, your brain stops resisting.

If you have ADHD and keep comparing your finances to everyone else's... stop.

The only metric that matters: you vs. you last week, last month, last year.

What financial win aren't you giving yourself credit for?

Financial fear with ADHD often feels like a personal sentencing. But what if it's just a signal?

That overwhelming feeling isn't condemnation - it's your brain saying "I need to learn this."

Reframe anxiety as curiosity. Instead of "I'm bad with money," try "What don't I know?"

Do you feel guilty every time you spend money on yourself?

If you have ADHD, that guilt hits different. We're already dealing with shame around our "different" brains.

Your worth isn't determined by how little you spend on yourself. Sometimes investing in your well-being IS financially responsible

Investing feels overwhelming with ADHD? Here's the secret: treat it like a bill to your future self.

Start small with a Roth IRA + index fund. Automate it. Choose low-fee platforms.

Consistency beats perfection. Your future self will thank you.

If you have ADHD and feel stuck between emotional splurging and rational spending... you're not alone.

That impulse buy at 2am isn't about the item - it's about dopamine, control, or avoiding difficult emotions.

What's your biggest spending trigger?

Financial hopelessness hits different when you have ADHD.

But hope isn't just a feeling, it's something you build through small actions that work WITH your brain.

Your ADHD brain isn't broken - it just needs different tools. What's one tiny financial step you could take today?

Yeah I feel that it's always remarkable to me how little value I ultimately got from so many purchases that felt utterly needed. Thats so cool you are implementing that successfully to inhibit.

Thanks for sharing. If you don't mind Can you expand on how you are applying pragmatism to help you navigate this?

Want to explore how to make money management work WITH your brain instead of against it?

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But here's what I need you to hear today if you have ADHD: You're not broken. Your money challenges make perfect sense when you understand how ADHD affects your financial behavior.

🧠 It's about living with a brain that's wired differently in a financial world designed for neurotypical minds.

The gap between these two versions of yourself? That's where the heaviest emotions live—shame, guilt, anxiety, and that sinking feeling that you'll never get it right

❌ Impulsive purchases for that quick dopamine hit
❌ Avoiding bank statements because they trigger shame
❌ Forgetting about subscriptions until they overdraft your account
❌ Late-night shopping sprees when your executive function is at its lowest

And it's not about willpower.

✅ Checking accounts regularly
✅ Sticking to a budget
✅ Saving consistently
✅ Making thoughtful purchases

But then there's your ADHD brain, pulling you toward...

🧵When you have ADHD, money isn't just about numbers—it's about the constant battle between what you WANT to do and what you ACTUALLY do.

You know exactly what your "financial best self" looks like...

Your brain: "Buy it NOW!" 🛍️⚡️

Your bank account: "But retirement..." 👵🏼📉

That moment when your neural pathways are hardwired for immediate gratification, but adult responsibilities demand delayed rewards. 🧠⏳

Try these money hacks if you think you're bad with money:

- Be a billionaire
- Own 200 luxury condos in HCOL areas
- Invent the next Apple or Tesla

Or my personal favorites
- Win the lottery
- Buy Bitcoin in 2013
- Discover you're related to Jeff Bezos

😜 Happy #AprilFools Day