
Dividend stocks, Warren Buffett parables, and timeless life lessons
today’s volatile markets. In fact, certain dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have outperformed the S&P 500 this year. In this edition, we’ll explain why.Â

The investor’s guide to financial wellness
Similar to picking healthy foods or finding a great therapist, you need the right tools to help you on your way to financial wellness.

How companies prepare for economic volatility
Spring is here, but many companies are fattening up their cash reserves to make it through the bear market. Today, we’re discussing how companies prep…

The US financial system’s top 4 vulnerabilities
How are you spending the only Friday the 13th of the year? We’re mirroring the markets mood by sharing the Fed’s Financial Stability Report and listening to…

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.

Interest rates will rise. Here’s how the Fed decided
Everyone has an interest in interest rates. So, to keep things interesting, we’re discussing how these rates actually work and why the Federal Reserve decided to raise them.

Americans take on more debt as interest rates rise
Market news for the week of May 6, 2022, including rising interest rates, Q1 earnings reports, and ways to invest in cryptocurrencies.

M1 product updates: Stock research, account transfers, and more
Since the start of the 2022, we’ve launched several features that make it even easier to manage your finances with automation and ease. Â

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.Â

City Scholars interns at M1: Supporting the next generation of tech talent
Before the City Scholars program, hundreds of talented engineering students had to land competitive tech internships on their own. Leaders at the University of Illinois…

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.

Tech Q1 earnings, the Twitter takeover, and a beverage challenge
Today’s weekly roundup includes earnings calls from tech giants, with a splash of beverage reports.


Wellness
Guide to financial wellness
What you’ll learn:
