My parents didn't give me a weekly allowance when I was growing up. That decision, which was tortuous at the time, is something I’m now grateful for; it forced me to think about how to earn money. In order to have spending money, I worked many jobs starting around age...

Marking the end of 2020, the fourth quarter reflected the forward-looking nature of markets. With COVID vaccine rollouts underway, more political clarity, and a generally optimistic view for economic improvement moving into 2021, the equity markets continued their...