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Beyond Willpower: Building Financial Systems That Work for Your Brain


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Learn how to approach finances if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with neurodivergency or had a brain injury.

Not everyone thinks in the same way, so what are some strategies for folks with neurodivergence or brain injuries to help them manage their finances? Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola are joined by Dr. Christine Hargrove, clinical assistant professor and assistant director of Love and Money Center at the University of Georgia. She specializes in ADHD and finances, and talks through some of the ways that people struggle with financial tasks and suggests strategies to bring structure to this area of life. 

Some of the tips they share include setting reminders, creating a system so that you don’t feel overwhelmed throughout a process, and finding resources that can help you each step of the way.

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Find a CFA near you

  • AnnualCreditReport.com

  • Savvy Ladies

  • Foundation for Financial Planning

  • VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

  • National Disability Institute

  • Financial Planning Association

  • AFC Directory

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