To Robinhood: Welcome to the good fight
Last night, Robinhood announced some new, but familiar looking features1. We believe there are trillions of dollars trapped in clunky experiences with firms taking far too many dollars out of…
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…
Must-read personal finance books for women
It’s no secret that women face unique financial challenges. They earn less[1], live longer, and generally struggle to achieve the same financial confidence as their…
6 finance flicks to watch this weekend
From serious stock market films to funny finance flicks, we’re sharing our staff’s all-time favorite movies about money. So kick back, order a pizza, and…
The one simple step to a better financial future
Here’s the thing: growing your nest egg doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, you could surf the internet for hours, scouring countless articles for the…
How to talk about money as a couple
Nearly half of all Americans identify personal finances as the toughest subject to talk about, making it an even more unpopular topic of conversation than…
How to choose stocks in 3 simple steps
By now, you’re probably already familiar with M1’s pies, which make it easy to customize your portfolio to your unique investing needs. You can choose from…
Avoid these 5 common investing mistakes at all costs
Earlier this week, I shared 3 tips for how to choose stocks. Knowing what not to do, however, can be equally important. Steer clear of these five common…
Trading vs. investing: 6 things you need to know
Should you pursue short-term gains or buy and hold? Consider these 6 key differences between trading and investing to find out.
8 investing books to add to your reading list ASAP
Wondering which must-read investing book to pick up first? Our top 8 top picks have you covered, with everything from investing 101 to advice from…
Wellness
Guide to financial wellness
What you’ll learn:
