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…
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…