About this episode

The episode discusses financial strategies for individuals with neurodivergence or brain injuries, featuring insights from Dr. Christine Hargrove.

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 Subscribe to our podcast’s free email newsletter for bonus content and more from our hosts at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola

Guest: Dr. Christine Hargrove

Topics covered

• neurodivergency
• financial management
• ADHD and finances
• financial strategies
• brain injury
• personal finance

Keywords

• neurodiversity
• financial systems
• ADHD
• brain injury
• personal finance strategies
• reminders
• financial resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Georgia, Savvy Ladies Foundation for Financial Planning, National Disability Institute, Financial Planning Association, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), AFC Directory

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