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.
Taking Stock
For the modern investor.
New in M1: Transfer money easier and faster
The new Transfers tab makes moving money into, out of, and within M1 easier and faster than ever.
Should you use a Roth IRA to save for college?
College is expensive, and there are many ways to set money aside for it. Here, we explore the merits of using a Roth IRA for college, compared with a 529 savings plan.
Sharing Pies 101
Away from the Thanksgiving table, most of us don’t think too much about how sharing a pie could affect our lives. But if you’ve got an investment portfolio with M1 Finance, sharing […]
Intrigued by IPOs? Read this before you invest
Buying the stock of newly listed companies can be rewarding – and exciting. Before getting lost in the hype, understand how IPOs work and how they might fit into your investing strategy.
How margin loans make your money work harder
Funding major expenses with a portfolio margin loan lets you keep your investments on track while reducing your tax burden.
Do you really need a financial advisor?
When it comes to managing your money, who’s the best person for the job? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think.
What’s your risk tolerance? Take the quiz to find out!
A majority of investors make one or more of these critical mistakes when choosing stocks. Are you guilty?
How interest rates can affect your investments
An overview of how interest rates affect various industries, companies, and sectors, and what that might mean for your investment portfolio.
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?
9 myths about brokerage account transfers
Transferring your money to a new brokerage may sound like a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. Find out why upgrading to a no-fee platform may be easier than you feared.
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 stocks by definition sell for $5.00 or […]
How M1 makes money
Summary: M1 Finance makes money in several ways even though we do not charge management fees or commissions. The ways we make money are common revenue streams for most financial services companies. […]
A brief history of low-fee investing
Once upon a time, individuals who wanted to invest in the stock market had to pay expensive fees to do so. Even if you had your own ideas about what you wanted […]
Introducing M1 Spend
I am thrilled to share some details about a new product we will be releasing in a few months: M1 Spend. M1 Spend is an FDIC-insured checking account and debit card that seamlessly […]
Survey: M1 investors most likely to review investments quarterly or annually
During the last weeks of 2018, we polled our customers to get a sense of their investment plans for 2019. Here, we present those findings, along with some insight from investment professionals about […]
Just married? Here’s your guide to combining finances
If you’re recently married or planning to be married soon, chances are you’re older than your parents or grandparents were when they tied the knot. That means you (and probably your partner) have had […]
Our Free Anniversary: A letter from our CEO
Exactly one year ago, M1 went free. Since then, we’ve… Opened over 100,000 accounts for clients who added nearly half a billion dollars to M1, Reached the 5th highest ranked investing app in both […]
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 life savings on the line, big ideas […]
#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 way to try to earn some extra […]
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 everyone manages their money just a bit […]
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 million accounts from Capital One Investing (if you’re […]
What you need to know about investing in a Roth IRA
Individual retirement accounts (or IRAs) are a fantastic way to begin investing and saving for the future because they are tax-sheltered accounts, meaning you’ll pay fewer taxes than other investment account types. […]
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 way people find information, navigate the globe, […]