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ADHD symptoms can make it very difficult for a person to pay bills on time, organize finances, plan and budget money, control impulsive spending, and save for the future. Struggles around money management can cause a person to feel incompetent, guilty and totally stuck!

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I recently had the opportunity to interview author Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD about issues and strategies in relation to money management for individuals with ADHD. The article should be up in the next week. In preparing for the interview I read Dr. Sarkis’ book, ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder.

If you or someone you love is having difficulties around financial issues this book is a must. One of the things I like so much about Dr. Sarkis’ books is that they are concise, straightforward, and practical. ADHD symptoms can make it very difficult for a person to pay bills on time, organize finances, plan and budget money, control impulsive spending, and save for the future. Struggles around money management can cause a person to feel incompetent, guilty and totally stuck! And unfortunately, money stressors can certainly create increased conflict with a partner or spouse.

ADD and Your Money addresses these issues and provides step by step solutions for successfully dealing with each area. I am not aware of another book on money management specific to adults with ADHD and that is another reason why this book is unique and especially useful.

Check back next week and I’ll have the interview with Dr. Sarkis posted. She gives some great ideas for tackling and gaining better control over common money woes.

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