Financial Literacy Part One

Paul Nichols, the president of Financial Abundance, talks about why he enjoys being the “Investor Coach”. When it comes to investing. Who do teaches the rules? Who makes the rules? What’s the motivation of the rule makers? TicTacToe the relatively simple game, with a simple strategy. When you originally were taught the game, you probably didn’t start winning until you figured out the strategy. Simple game, simple strategy once you know the rules. The lack of rules being taught in America today creates financial illiteracy that is obvious to all levels and all professions, with the exception of those who specifically study finance. This is not an indictment on investors intellect rather an indictment on an entire industry that doesn’t feel financial education is important. Kind of makes one feel like a mushroom, kept in the dark.

About Paul Nichols

Paul is the founder of Financial Abundance, a Registered Investor Advisory firm and EDI, an Estate Planning Firm with offices in State College and Lewisburg. He has been working with individuals, families and businesses for over twenty years, including many Fortune 500 companies. He has educated tens of thousands of people through seminars, workshops and various international speaking engagements where he shared the stage with many notable individuals such as Ronald Reagan, Robert Kiyosaki (author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad), Mike Ditka, General Schwarzkopf, and Newt Gingrich to name a few.

In 2000, after many years of traveling to consult companies and individuals, Paul decided to relocate from Colorado to State College, PA (his wife’s hometown) to develop a local advisory firm.

Paul operates under the core belief that education plus understanding leads to clarity and confidence; resulting in peace of mind. He is a proud father of three and devoted husband of 20 plus years.

Some of Paul’s accomplishments:
Regular contributor to the Centre Daily Times, via the “It’s Your Money” blog
Featured in the movie Navigating the Fog of Investing
Regular contributor to Town & Gown as the publications Investor Coach
Host of the weekly iTunes Podcast, It’s Your Money
Member of the Western PA Better Business Bureau
Member of the Centre County Chamber of Business and Industry