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ADHD-Friendly Budgeting: Making Money Management Actually Work For You

Cake Budget Team •
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Managing money with ADHD can feel like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle. Traditional budgeting advice often assumes you can track every penny and plan months ahead. But we know that’s not how ADHD brains work. That’s why we built Cake Budget differently.

Safe to Spend: Your Financial Traffic Light

Our traffic light system turns complex financial decisions into clear visual signals:

🟢 Green: Go ahead! You’ve got enough in your Safe to Spend balance. 🟡 Amber: Pause and think. Maybe check your slices first. 🔴 Red: Stop. Focus on essentials only.

Slices: Put Your Money Where Your Mind Is

Slices work hand-in-hand with Safe to Spend to give you true peace of mind:

  1. Set Aside What Matters: Create slices for rent, bills, savings - money that’s spoken for
  2. Safe to Spend Shows What’s Left: After your slices are funded, know exactly what’s available
  3. Real Money, Real Time: Each slice holds actual cash, not just a budget number

Why This Works for ADHD Brains

  1. Clear Boundaries: Visual signals remove the mental math
  2. Instant Decisions: Know immediately if you can afford something
  3. Money With Meaning: Slices give every dollar a job
  4. Flexible Control: Adjust slices as your needs change

Automation That Works With Your Brain

  • Smart Rules: Transactions automatically sort themselves
  • Visual Alerts: Color-coded notifications you won’t miss
  • Recurring Bills: Set once, never worry again
  • Spending Insights: See patterns without tracking every penny

Plans That Fit Your Life

Personal

  • Pro ($10/month): Perfect for individual budgeters
  • Family ($20/month): Share and manage household finances together

Business

  • Essentials ($40/month): Core features for small businesses
  • Pro ($60/month): Advanced tools for growing companies

Getting Started is Easy

  1. Create Your Account: Start your 30-day free trial of Cake Budget
  2. Quick Setup: Tell us your goals and preferred budgeting style
  3. Connect or Manual: Sync your bank or upload transactions manually
  4. Set Your Slices: We’ll help you organize your money into meaningful chunks
  5. Automate Your Budget: Let Cake Budget do the math for you

Start your free trial today →