Cognitive biases can hurt your investment returns—but they don’t have to
Understand how cognitive biases work – and how to overcome them – to make sure they don’t get in the way of your investing.
Understanding the consequences of complex portfolios
M1 gives you the power to create your investing portfolio as you see fit, but what are the drawbacks of a portfolio that is too complex?
5 reasons penny stocks aren’t worth the money (and what to buy instead)
A lot of new investors are drawn to penny stocks. It’s easy to see why these instruments might seem appealing at first glance: because penny…
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.
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…
Finance is full of gimmicks
Financial gimmickry won’t help America’s savings crisis. M1 Finance’s CEO Brian Barnes shares his POV in Business Insider on what will help you save better.
Where should I put my money?
A lot of people look at investing as a complex process, driven by overwhelming amounts of data and a level of unpredictability that makes survival…
Active vs. passive investing
Public conversations have become difficult. I’m not the first to realize this and by no means have a cure, but I do have a suspicion…