
How to set financial goals to build the future you want
Everybody likes to daydream. Some about retirement, an unforgettable vacation, or their perfect home. Whatever your dream is, you can do it! You just need…

The adviser for millennial investors? Themselves
When I logged onto LinkedIn earlier this week, I stumbled across a Wall Street Journal piece that profiled how younger generations of investors have been…

M1’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
At M1, we are a company driven by our mission to empower people to improve their financial well-being. Regardless of who they are or what…

24 employees tell us why M1 is a 2021 top workplace
We’re excited to be recognized as a Chicago Tribune 2021 Top Workplace! Since there’s no awards show where our employees can get up and give…

The 6 principles of value investing
Everyone likes a bargain, especially value investors. Value investing is a strategy that involves picking stocks that you believe are trading lower than their value….

So…I bought a bank
Most of our financial institutions are decades, if not centuries old. As with any dated institution, they are bureaucratic, charge unnecessary fees, use obsolete technology,…

The rise of financial influencers: what you need to know about finance’s fastest growing trend
The last time I wrote a post, we were in the middle of what financial historians might call the “Meme Coin Rush of 2021.” As…

The truth about the “October Scare” and stock market corrections
As the calendar turns to October, people are settling into piles of leaves, warm sweaters, and everything pumpkin spice. So why do investors historically think…

5 ways a credit card can improve your financial well-beingÂ
A credit card should work for you. When used correctly, they can provide significant financial benefits that other services cannot. Whether you’re inserting, swiping, or…

How to research stocks: are you investing like the experts?
Every year millions try to beat the stock market. And let’s be honest, it’s hard, if not nearly impossible. Many investors choose to invest for…

5 ways M1 changed since our first billion in client assets
In February of 2020, we hit $1 billion in client assets. Today, we hit $5 billion. With the support of clients, investors, and a growing…

Clients come first: M1’s revamped Client Success efforts
Christine LaFrance is the Head of Client Success at M1. Christine joins M1 after advising clients in investments and capital markets, and leading client relationships,…

PLANNING
M1 Budgeting Basics
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M1 Intro to Investing Roadmap
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