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How lifestyle creep can impact your finances

Slow and subtle changes to your spending habits are known as lifestyle creep, which can have drastic consequences for your financial goals, retirement savings, and long-term wealth.

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Investing in crypto: Pros, cons, and ways to invest

Before investing in crypto, it’s important to research, know your risk tolerance, and consider your investment strategy. This post shares the fundamentals of crypto, our current offerings at M1, and how to factor it into your financial planning. 

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When a publicly traded company goes private

A week ago, Elon Musk bought Twitter. Today, we’re breaking down the deal, covering details you may have not heard about, and explaining what happens to investors’ shares when a public company goes private.

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Planning

Guide to budgeting for long-term financial wellness

What you’ll learn:
  • A breakdown of budgeting myths
  • Popular budgeting frameworks
  • How to build a personal budget
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Wellness

Guide to financial wellness

What you’ll learn:
  • The foundations of financial wellness
  • What impacts your financial well-being
  • How to create goals and build healthy habits
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Investing

Guide to investing for long-term financial wellness

What you’ll learn:
  • Why and how to start investing
  • The various types of investments
  • How to build a maintain a diverse portfolio