AFI: Autism and Financial Independence

David Scothern and Darren Scothern
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AFI is the podcast exploring the intersection of autism and financial independence. Financial wellbeing matters to everyone. Yet autistic people are significantly more likely than the wider population to experience unemployment, underemployment and financial insecurity, with profound consequences for independence, health, and quality of life. Hosts Darren and David Scothern are two working-class autistic men who have experienced financial hardship firsthand. Together, they explore financial concepts which many autistic people may feel excluded from or intimidated by.  Whether you're autistic, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in personal finance and financial independence, AFI offers thoughtful discussion, practical ideas and a fresh perspective on living a more stable, fulfilling, and financially secure life. We are not selling financial products or services.  We are two autistic guys making sense of a world in which many autistic people are financially marginalised.  You can also find David and Darren at their respective blogs, davidscothern.com, and autisticwriter.com.

Episodes

  1. 9h ago

    Episode 2: What Money Is, and Why It's Hard to Get

    AFI: Autism and Financial Independence — Episode 2: What Money Is, and Why It’s Hard to Get Autistic bloggers David Scothern (Mortgage Advisor on FIRE) and Darren Scothern (The Autistic Writer) discuss the intersection of autism and financial independence. In Episode 2, David takes us through what money is, how it developed, and its relationship with time. Darren discusses how the route from childhood to financial independence in adulthood can be different for autistic people, and the obstacles they can encounter along the way. Also: Autism in the News David and Darren discuss the tragic developments in the Jason Arday story, and the direction of US policy on vaccines and autism. A note from Darren and David Darren and David do not sell, promote, or endorse any financial services or products. Nothing discussed on the podcast should be taken as personal financial advice. Blog Links David: davidscothern.com Darren: autisticwriter.com If you're struggling financially Help is available. StepChange is a UK charity providing free debt advice and solutions: https://www.stepchange.org/ Citizens Advice also provides advice and guidance on debt and money: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/

  2. 3d ago

    Episode 1: Introductions

    AFI: Autism and Financial Independence — Episode 1: Autism, Financial Independence, and Why It Matters In this new podcast, autistic bloggers David Scothern (Mortgage Advisor on FIRE) and Darren Scothern (The Autistic Writer) discuss the intersection of autism and financial independence. Financial hardship affects many people, but autistic people are disproportionately affected by poverty and financial insecurity. Achieving financial independence, and the security that brings, is hugely important. In this first episode, David and Darren discuss how financial hardship affects autistic people, what financial independence actually means, and why it matters. Also: Autism in the News David and Darren discuss recent stories involving Robbie Williams and Uta Frith. A note from Darren and David Darren and David do not sell, promote, or endorse any financial services or products. Nothing discussed on the podcast should be taken as personal financial advice. If you're struggling financially Help is available.  StepChange is a UK charity providing free debt advice and solutions: https://www.stepchange.org/ Citizens Advice also provides advice and guidance on debt and money: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/ Finally, links to our individual blogs: www.davidscothern.com www.autisticwriter.com

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AFI is the podcast exploring the intersection of autism and financial independence. Financial wellbeing matters to everyone. Yet autistic people are significantly more likely than the wider population to experience unemployment, underemployment and financial insecurity, with profound consequences for independence, health, and quality of life. Hosts Darren and David Scothern are two working-class autistic men who have experienced financial hardship firsthand. Together, they explore financial concepts which many autistic people may feel excluded from or intimidated by.  Whether you're autistic, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in personal finance and financial independence, AFI offers thoughtful discussion, practical ideas and a fresh perspective on living a more stable, fulfilling, and financially secure life. We are not selling financial products or services.  We are two autistic guys making sense of a world in which many autistic people are financially marginalised.  You can also find David and Darren at their respective blogs, davidscothern.com, and autisticwriter.com.

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