Trading vs. investing: 6 things you need to know
Should you pursue short-term gains or buy and hold? Consider these 6 key differences between trading and investing to find out.
Taking Stock
For the modern investor.
8 investing books to add to your reading list ASAP
Wondering which must-read investing book to pick up first? Our top 8 top picks have you covered, with everything from investing 101 to advice from industry experts to the psychology behind speculative […]
What you can learn from some of the biggest bubbles in history
What constitutes a speculative bubble? According to a top Wall Street strategist, there are five identifying traits, and Bitcoin fits them all[1]. Investing icons like Warren Buffet and Jamie Dimon refuse to […]
Which personal budgeting technique is right for you?
A well-thought-out personal budget should never feel limiting. A budget that fits your lifestyle and money habits should empower you to reach your financial goals, motivate you to make the most of […]
How to save for retirement in 2018
Does the thought of saving enough for retirement send you into a mild (or not-so-mild) panic? Take these 5 steps now to get your savings on the right track.
Investing goals for every age
As your life changes, so should your financial objectives. That’s why we’ve outlined the best goals for investing in every stage of life — from early adulthood to approaching retirement.
Investing with M1: Simple, Convenient … and Now Free
On behalf of the entire team at M1 Finance, I’m thrilled to announce a dramatic reduction in our pricing. M1 is now free. We are now the absolute lowest cost investing option, […]
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.
What every company must know about their employees’ financial health
Investing in employees’ financial health can result in increased productivity and better retention. Check out our best tips for how to get started.
Guest Post: The Cash Cow Couple
We recently sat down with Jacob of the Cash Cow Couple. Jacob and his wife Vanessa have a passion for personal finance and try to help others achieve financial independence with their blog. […]
How to prepare your kids for financial adulthood
How can you make sure your kids understand the value of money? How do you set them up for success? M1’s Nick Dalmaso shares his experiences.
The whole truth about fractional shares
You can own all of it — one piece at a time Have you heard about the Stanford Professor who turned $100,000 into $1,000,000,000? David Cheriton, a computer sciences professor, met Larry […]
Why Chicago is the best city to launch a fintech company
I recently had the opportunity to write an op-ed for Crain’s Chicago Business on why I chose Chicago to launch M1 in and why I believe Chicago will continue to thrive as […]
Summer means sun, sand, surf . . . and checking on your finances
You should always have a mid-year check-in on your financial goals. Take twenty minutes and review this checklist from M1 Finance to assess your situation.
What I taught my kids about savings and hard work
This is part one of a two-part series about teaching your children sound financial habits that will last a lifetime. I recently read an Op-Ed column that talked about the disservice we […]
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 only possible for those with iron hearts […]
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 as to why. Those on the extreme […]
Why I founded M1 Finance
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t get warm and fuzzy feelings when you think of finance companies. Unless, perhaps, you work at one. Because traditionally, employees of finance firms often […]