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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 last time I wrote a post, we were in the middle of what financial historians might call the “Meme Coin Rush of 2021.” As…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Today, I’m proud to announce our $150 million Series E funding round, led by Softbank’s Vision Fund 2 with participation from existing investors. This funding…
It’s easy to find finance courses in college and grad school—personal finance, not so much. So how do the rest of us non-MBAs, non-advisors, non-financial…
Ryan Spradlin is the Vice President, Product at M1 Finance. Prior to M1, Ryan worked on large-scale software implementation and technical management at Acquity Group….
Allie Curry is a senior product manager at M1 Finance. We’ve been building M1 for a few years now, growing our team, client assets, and…
Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency that’s all the rage these days, was started as a joke. This “joke” cryptocurrency is now worth around $50 billion, worth more…
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