Financial Industry A brief history of low-fee investing Following the invention of index funds, brokers helped democratize access to the stock market and investors embraced low cost investing.
Our Company Introducing M1 Spend Three years ago, we set out to make personal finance more personal, more convenient, and less expensive. Now, we're raising the bar with the introduction of M1 Spend.
Investing Thoughts Survey: M1 investors most likely to review investments quarterly or annually We polled M1 customers to better understand their financial goals and how often they reassess their investing strategy. Find out what we uncovered.
Personal Finance Just married? Here’s your guide to combining finances Congrats! You tied the knot. Now it's time for the most romantic part of all: combining your bank accounts and investments. Here's how to get started.
Our Company Our Free Anniversary: A letter from our CEO Online brokerages haven't changed much since the early '90s. It's about time money management becomes more personal, more convenient, and less expensive.
Personal Finance How to make financial New Year’s resolutions that stick Did you know 80% of Americans abandon their New Year’s resolutions by February? Yikes. Follow our tips to successfully keep your resolutions this year.
Our Company #MyM1Story Winner: From active trading to auto investing Learn how one man went from day trader to long-term investor with the help of M1 Pies, automated intelligence, and fractional shares.
Our Company 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. Now we're sharing our users' stories.
Investing Thoughts What to do if your brokerage account is acquired by another firm Was your go-to investing platform acquired by another firm? Here's what you need to know and steps to take if it happens to you.
Investing Thoughts What to do in a market downturn When markets start to dip, what's the best course of action? Should you continue as usual? Make adjustments to your portfolio? Buy the dip?
Retirement What you need to know about investing in a Roth IRA Learn about the benefits of opening a Roth IRA, how Roth IRAs work, who can contribute, and how these accounts are taxes.
Getting Started 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.
Our Company One platform, unlimited possibilities The greatest thing about M1? You can customize your experience to be as unique as you. Read how real people use M1 to invest, borrow, and pursue their unique financial goals.
Investing Thoughts The future of finance is free... and so much more 8 months after cutting our fees, the rest of the finance industry is finally following suit. So what's next?
Getting Started What's your risk tolerance? Take the quiz to find out! Understanding your risk tolerance is crucial to building an investment portfolio tailored to your unique financial situation and goals.
Investing Thoughts In-kind transfers: How to move stocks from one brokerage to another Switching brokerages? Cash transfers can be costly. Maintain your cost basis and avoid tax consequences with in-kind transfers.
Our Company Announcing M1's newest feature: M1 Borrow The simplest, lowest cost way to borrow is now here. Borrow money instantly at one of the lowest rates on the market and pay back on your schedule.
Our Company M1 Finance: The Best ShareBuilder Alternative M1 offers all the same features that made Sharebuilder great and many more, so you can automatically invest in exactly what you want for free.
Investing Thoughts Lump-Sum Investing vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging: The Pros and Cons When it comes to your investments, what's the best strategy for you?
Our Company Everything you need to know about automatic rebalancing Why should you rebalance your portfolio? And is automatic rebalancing really the best way to go? Find out the best way to keep your portfolio on track.
Our Company Introducing M1's two newest features The two latest additions to the M1 app add even more flexibility and control, so you can always invest exactly how you want.
Investing Thoughts Everything you ever wanted to know about dividends Everything you need to know about dividends: what they are, how they’re paid, key dates, and how they benefit your portfolio.
Personal Finance Must-read personal finance books for women From building a business to growing your nest egg, these books share unique perspectives to empower you to maximize success and make the most of your money.
Personal Finance 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.
Our Company 6 finance flicks to watch this weekend Time for a movie marathon! We're sharing a few of our favorite financial flicks to get you through the weekend.
