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How to Stay On Top of Your Finances: Budgeting with ADHD

James R. Howard

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Entering adulthood is exciting, you get to experience a whole new level of freedom, but with more freedom comes more responsibility.

As we enter adulthood it is important to remember that while financial freedom is exciting and something to look forward to, it carries along with it the burden of financial responsibility.

Handling your finances is no easy task, it requires attention, a high level of responsibility and organization.

So, for ADHD individuals who suffer from extreme procrastination, disorganization, and impulsivity issues, managing finances can become a real struggle.

Coming from an ADHD student who has been financially independent since the age of 17, I can tell you that procrastinating your finances is the worst possible mistake you can make. Missed payments and bills cannot be ignored forever and they will eventually affect your credit score and chip away at your mental health because…

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I have an Honours BA in Political Science with Specializations in Legal Studies and Research and a Masters in Applied Politics from Wilfrid Laurier University. I also have a Certificate in Data Analytics and Predictive Analysis from Toronto Metropolitan University. I’m currently a faculty member at Fanshawe College’s Healthcare Administration Management program, teaching Communication for Management, Employee Relations, and previously taught Project Management.

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