The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is often considered a milestone in one’s financial journey. While the benefits of home ownership are well-known, many first-time buyers are caught off guard by the hidden…
The history of brokerages
Prior to 1601, fortunes were made and lost on the uncertainty of new business ventures. With very few individuals in a position to put their…
#MyM1Story Winner: From active trading to auto investing
As a college student studying finance, Michael began day trading in his free time, buying and selling stocks, options, and futures. It wasn’t just a…
How 5 investors use M1 Finance to build wealth
M1 Finance was founded on one simple principle: rethink the tools of personal finance to empower more people to build wealth their way. See, we believe that…
What to do if your brokerage account is acquired by another firm
Uh, oh… Your go-to investing platform was bought by another firm, and your brokerage account is being moved. It happens: just this year, E*Trade acquired 1…
Choosing when to save and when to invest
Should you invest in the stock market, or keep your money in a savings account? Here’s what you need to consider when choosing where to put your money.
One platform, unlimited possibilities
At M1 Finance, we know everyone manages their money differently. But back in 2016, we realized that while technology had made huge strides in the…
The future of finance is free… and so much more
About 8 months ago, M1 announced we removed all fees to offer a free investing experience for our users. We made this choice for a…
Announcing M1’s newest feature: M1 Borrow
I love talking with our users and hearing how M1 helps with their personal finances. Whether it’s demystifying investing, making ownership of particular companies possible…
M1 Finance: The Best ShareBuilder Alternative
Capital One Investing (previously ShareBuilder) has been bought by E-Trade, and as a result, all Capital One accounts will be transferred to E-Trade. This type…
How to make financial New Year’s resolutions that stick
Americans don’t particularly excel at setting and keeping New Year’s resolutions. Only around 40 percentparticipate in the tradition at all[1], and 80 percent of those who do abandon…
Everything you need to know about automatic rebalancing
Choosing your investments is more than selecting stocks of companies with high growth potential, large dividend yields, or low price-to-earnings ratios. When you select your…
Introducing M1’s two newest features
I started M1 with one simple mission: make it easy for everyone to invest exactly how they want. You see, years ago I ran into…
Wellness
Guide to financial wellness
What you’ll learn:
