M1 Blog

Taking Stock

The place to improve your financial well-being. Explore resources for investing, banking, borrowing, and spending like a long-term investor.

Our year together

Reflections on the past, present and future of M1 from CEO Brian Barnes This year, 2026, will mark M1’s tenth year in business. Trust me when I say there are some…
PLANNING

M1 Budgeting Basics

What you’ll learn:
  • A breakdown of budgeting myths
  • Popular budgeting frameworks
  • How to build a personal budget
INVESTING

M1 Intro to Investing Roadmap

What you’ll learn:
  • The foundations of financial wellness
  • What impacts your financial well-being
  • How to create goals and build healthy habits
WELLNESS

M1 Financial Wellness Guide

What you’ll learn:
  • Why and how to start investing
  • The various types of investments
  • How to build a maintain a diverse portfolio