The crossroad of South Ashland Avenue and West County Line Road, in Will County, Illinois, is a picture of classic midwestern rural America. Ashland Avenue, at that point, is barely wider than a lane.

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

When it comes to annual holidays, there's so much to love about New Year's Eve. All the glitter and sparkles? Great! Strong champagne cocktails? Even better. The possibility of a midnight makeout sesh ...