Changing a beneficiary affects who receives your assets after you die. Understand the impact of changing your beneficiary and the limits on possible updates.
Companies are added and removed from the S&P 500 as they meet or miss criteria for inclusion. Learn how the index committee determines index changes, how inclusions affect prices, and what it means for investors.
403(b)s and 401(k)s are two of the most common employee retirement plans. Learn more about how they work and why you might have one instead of the other.
Outdated beneficiary designations on financial accounts could mean your money gets sent to the wrong person. Here's when you should update yours - and how to do it.
Oil prices can move stocks through inflation, rates and earnings - helping energy producers while pressuring consumers and fuel-heavy sectors. Learn why supply vs. demand shocks matter and what investors can do.
Stock market moves have historically reflected changes in the economy, but today the relationship is driven by sector mix, AI-driven margin gains and early earnings breadth.
SpaceX's rapid Nasdaq-100 inclusion shows how index rebalancing works - and why it matters. See how rebalances shift ETF and mutual fund holdings, affecting diversification and concentration risk.
A stock market sell-off in 2026 can feel unsettling for investors, but it's a normal part of investing and often short-lived. Discover the causes of sell-offs and key strategies to help you stay the course when markets drop.
Learn what recession indicators are, how they are used and what the National Bureau of Economic Research (the official arbiter of U.S. recessions) looks for.