ADHD Aha! Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach's story)
Apr 2, 2024
Paulette Perhach, a talented author and writing coach featured in The New York Times, shares her journey with ADHD and personal finance. She discusses her concept of the 'f-off fund' and candidly reveals her struggles with impulse buying and financial chaos. Paulette reflects on her family's history with money issues and the emotional weight of the ADHD tax, emphasizing the importance of community support and self-compassion. Her story inspires listeners to confront their financial challenges with empathy and understanding.
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Financial struggles despite advocacy
- Paulette Perhach, known for advocating emergency funds, struggled with her finances.
- Despite making six figures, she found herself with negative bank balances.
Realization of ADHD impact
- Writing about financial stability helped Paulette realize her ADHD might be affecting her money management.
- The disconnect between her advice and her struggles led to an "aha" moment.
Delayed evaluation due to cost
- Paulette delayed her ADHD evaluation due to the $260 cost, despite being a successful writer.
- Making $20,000 that year, including a book advance, she couldn't justify the expense.