Money talk without the shame spiral
Honest, plain-spoken writing about cash flow, the ADHD tax, and the systems that actually stick. Short reads from Dave, who is a CFP® and has ADHD, and has made most of these mistakes himself.
The Surprisingly Simple ADHD Hack That Makes Money Admin Possible
The tax return has been sitting in your "to-do" pile since February. The credit card statement needs reviewing. The insurance rene…
Dave DeWitt
Apr 16, 2026
The Missing Ingredient in ADHD Habit Building Nobody Talks About
I used to think my biggest problem with habits was willpower.
Dave DeWitt
Mar 26, 2026
Why ADHD Brains Pay the “Late Fee Tax” (And How to Avoid It)
I once paid $347 in late fees in a single year.
Dave DeWitt
Mar 11, 2026
Why You’ll Do It for Everyone Else But Not Yourself
I once spent an entire Saturday building a custom financial spreadsheet for a client. I color-coded it. I added formulas. I even m…
Dave DeWitt
Feb 24, 2026
If It’s Not Visible, It Doesn’t Exist. The ADHD Tracking Fix.
Last Tuesday, I stood in my kitchen genuinely confused. Had I taken my vitamins? I thought I had. But also, maybe that was yesterd…
Dave DeWitt
Feb 17, 2026
Why Turning Life Into a Game Actually Works for ADHD
You can play video games for six hours straight without blinking. But ask you to look at your budget for ten minutes? Suddenly you…
Dave DeWitt
Feb 9, 2026
The Family Money Habits You're Accidentally Teaching Your Kids
The other day, my daughter was playing "house" with her stuffed animals. She had them gathered around a pretend table, and I heard…
Dave DeWitt
Feb 4, 2026
The Dopamine Economics of Building Better Money Habits
You know that bill sitting in your inbox? The one you've opened four times but still haven't paid? It would take exactly three min…
Dave DeWitt
Jan 26, 2026
Why Your ADHD Brain Needs Gold Stars (And It's Not Childish)
You paid a bill on time and felt... nothing. Maybe even a whisper of "that's what adults are supposed to do." Meanwhile, your brai…
Dave DeWitt
Jan 19, 2026
4 Hidden Money Shadows That Sabotage Your Financial Goals
You set a budget. You swear this time will be different. Then three weeks later, you're staring at your bank account wondering wha…
Dave DeWitt
Jan 12, 2026
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