February 23, 2026

From Adversity to Purpose Dr. Nick opens up about his family’s financial struggles following his parents’ divorce and how those early hardships shaped his calling to become a financial planner. Watching his mother work multiple jobs instilled in him a deep commitment to helping families avoid similar stress and uncertainty. Having walked through divorce myself, […]

In this conversation, Nick shares how his parents’ divorce “wrecked my childhood” and how watching his mother work three jobs drove him to master money so that “you never have to worry again.” That early pain became the foundation of a lifelong commitment to helping families create security, clarity, and freedom. Michels reflects on becoming

In this clip from FI for Kids, host Dominic DeLaquil sits down with Dr. Nicholas E. Michels to unpack one of the most important lessons parents can teach about money: Money isn’t the destination. It’s the tool that creates freedom, opportunity, and meaningful life experiences. Dr. Michels shares how family travel became a powerful way to